Tender Mercies Cast
The cast of Tender Mercies.
Robert Duvall
as Mac Sledge

Robert Duvall portrays Mac Sledge, a broken-down country singer seeking redemption and a new start.

Tess Harper
as Rosa Lee

Tess Harper plays Rosa Lee, a widowed motel owner who takes in Mac and eventually becomes his love interest.

Betty Buckley
as Dixie

Betty Buckley appears as Dixie, Mac's ex-wife.

Wilford Brimley
as Harry

Wilford Brimley is Harry, Rosa Lee's uncle who becomes a father figure to Mac.

Ellen Barkin
as Sue Anne

Ellen Barkin portrays Sue Anne, Dixie and Mac's daughter.

Allan Hubbard
as Sonny

Allan Hubbard plays Sonny, Rosa Lee's son.

Lenny Von Dohlen
as Robert

Lenny Von Dohlen appears as Robert, a member of Mac's band.

Paul Gleason
as Reporter

Paul Gleason plays a Reporter who interviews Mac.

Michael Crabtree
as Lewis Menefee

Michael Crabtree portrays Lewis Menefee, a friend of Mac.

Norman Bennett
as Reverend Hotchkiss

Norman Bennett is Reverend Hotchkiss, a local minister who helps Mac.

Andrew Scott Hollon
as Larue

Andrew Scott Hollon appears as Larue.

Helena Humann
as Woman in Store

Helena Humann is Woman in Store.

Rick Murray
as Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
Stephen Funchess
as Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
Glen Fleming
as Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member
Jerry Biggs
as Man in Bar
Sheila Bird
as Concessionaire
Robert E. Blackburn III
as Boy at Dance
Eli Cummins
as Doorman
Tony Frank
as Man at Motel
Barkley H. Garrett
as Man at Dixie's House
Suzanne Jacobs
as Nurse
Barbara Jones
as Country Woman
Jerry Jones
as Country Man
Harlan Jordan
as Waiter
Robert P. Kelley
as Choirmaster
Ray LePere
as Man in Bar / Restaurant
Pat Minter
as Man at Dixie's House
Terry Schoolcraft
as Ada - Dixie's Driver
Oliver Seale
as Man at Dixie's House
Denise Simek
as Concessionaire
Robert Stewart
as Concessionaire
Susan Aston
as Woman at Dance
Vicki Neff
as Woman at Dance
Pamela Putnam
as Woman at Dance
Jerry Abbot
as Piano - Country Blues Band Member
Bobby Hibbitts
as Drums - Country Blues Band Member
Buddie Hrabal
as Steel Guitar - Country Blues Band Member
Jerry Matheny
as Guitar - Country Blues Band Member
Wyane Milligan
as Bass - Country Blues Band Member
Don "Tex" Clark
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Joe Zadwick
as Front Row Concert Attendee (uncredited)
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