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text_A: Robert Duvall was the main character in Tender Mercies.
text_B: Tender Mercies is a 1983 American drama film directed by Bruce Beresford .. Bruce Beresford. Bruce Beresford. The screenplay by Horton Foote focuses on Mac Sledge , a recovering alcoholic country music singer who seeks to turn his life around through his relationship with a young widow and her son in rural Texas .. Horton Foote. Horton Foote. alcoholic. alcoholism. country music. country music. Texas. Texas. Robert Duvall plays the role of Mac ; the supporting cast includes Tess Harper , Betty Buckley , Wilford Brimley , Ellen Barkin and Allan Hubbard .. Robert Duvall. Robert Duvall. Tess Harper. Tess Harper. Betty Buckley. Betty Buckley. Wilford Brimley. Wilford Brimley. Ellen Barkin. Ellen Barkin. Financed by EMI Films , Tender Mercies was shot largely in Waxahachie , Texas .. EMI Films. EMI Films. Texas. Texas. The script was rejected by several American directors before the Australian Beresford accepted it .. Duvall , who sang his own songs in the film , drove more than 600 mi throughout the state , tape recording local accents and playing in country music bands to prepare for the role .. country music. country music. He and Beresford repeatedly clashed during production , at one point prompting the director to walk off the set and reportedly consider quitting the film .. The film encompasses several different themes , including the importance of love and family , the possibility of spiritual resurrection amid death , and the concept of redemption through Mac Sledge 's conversion to Christianity .. Christianity. Christianity. Following poor test screening results , distributor Universal Pictures made little effort to publicize Tender Mercies , which Duvall attributed to the studio 's lack of understanding of country music .. Universal Pictures. Universal Studios. country music. country music. test screening. test screening. The film was released on March 4 , 1983 , in a limited number of theaters .. Although unsuccessful at the box office , it was critically acclaimed and earned five Academy Award nominations , including one for Best Picture .. Academy Award. Academy Award. Best Picture. Academy Award for Best Picture. Tender Mercies won Oscars for Best Original Screenplay for Foote and Best Actor for Duvall .. Best Original Screenplay. Academy Award for Best Writing ( Original Screenplay ). Best Actor. Academy Award for Best Actor
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