Review of Tender Mercies (1983) by Scott W — 18 Mar 2017

Redemption, faith, loss, country music, a screenplay by Horton Foote, and an Oscar-winning performance by Robert Duvall -- definitely one of the top movies ever made.

This review of Tender Mercies (1983) was written by Scott W on 18 Mar 2017.

Tender Mercies has generally received positive reviews.

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