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1983 · 92 min · PG

Tender Mercies

Directed by Bruce Beresford · Drama, Music, Romance

Tender Mercies (1983) is a Drama film, directed by Bruce Beresford set in Texas during the 1980s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of redemption and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
George Dreyfus
Cinematography
Russell Boyd
Cast
Robert DuvallTess HarperBetty BuckleyWilford BrimleyEllen BarkinAllan HubbardLenny Von DohlenPaul Gleason

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Tone
MelancholicHopefulContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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