Anchored by a deftly understated performance from Robert Duvall, Tender Mercies is a quiet character study that leaves a lasting emotional impact.
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Tender Mercies

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Movie Info
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Director -
Bruce Beresford -
Producer -
Philip Hobel , Mary Ann Hobel , Horton Foote , Robert Duvall -
Screenwriter -
Horton Foote , Horton Foote -
Production Co -
EMI Films Ltd. -
Rating -
PG -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Mar 4, 1983, Original -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Jun 2, 2009 -
Runtime -
1h 30m