Tender Mercies

His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.

Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.

Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Dixie

Wilford Brimley

Harry

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne

Allan Hubbard

Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason

Reporter

Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Norman Bennett

Reverend Hotchkiss

Andrew Scott Hollon

Larue

Helena Humann

Woman in Store

Rick Murray

Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

Stephen Funchess

Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member

Glen Fleming

Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member

James Aaron

Henry - Slater Mill Boys Member

Jerry Biggs

Man in Bar

Sheila Bird

Concessionaire