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American Tales: Tender Mercies

on BBC Two England

Starring
When Mac Sledge, a once famous singer-songwriter, wakes up one morning in a small Texas town, he finds himself with a massive hangover and no money. Rosa Lee , the attractive owner, allows him to work out his debt and gradually Mac begins to rebuild his life....
Screenplay by HORTON FOOTE Produced by PHILIP s HOBEL
Directed by BRUCE BERESFORD
0 BARRY NORMAN : page 18

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosa Lee
Unknown:
Horton Foote
Directed By:
Bruce Beresford
Directed By:
Barry Norman
Mac Sledge:
Robert Duvall
Rosa Lee:
Tess Harper
Sonny:
Allan Hubbard
Dixie:
Betty Buckley
Sue Anne:
Ellen Barkin
Harry:
Wilford Brimley

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