Tender Mercies

An alcoholic drifter comes into the life of a lonelywidow and her young son in the barren flatlands ofTexas. But when he is revealed to be a once-famouscountry singer, he must face a painful past and anuncertain future.

Key details: Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | MPAA rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.3 x 7.5 inches; 2.4 ounces | Director: Bruce Beresford | Media Format: Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, NTSC | Run time: 1 hour and 32 minutes | Release date: June 2, 2009 | Actors: Betty Buckley, Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Wilford Brimley | Dubbed: : French

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Customer feedback: 4.7/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find this movie to be a classic with a well-developed plot and great acting, particularly praising Robert Duvall's performance.

Review snippets: "Tender Mercies" (1983, color, 92 minutes) is one of Roger Ebert's "Great Films." It won Oscars for leading male actor (Duvall) and screenplay (Foote). It had several other Oscar nominations and many film awards. We chose this for our December / Robert Duvall just breaks your heart in this wonderful, low-keyed film about a recovering alcoholic who was once a country-western star. The gentleness of Horton Foote's story, set in Texas in the aftermath of Vietnam, makes it seem like it

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