DVD
Tender mercies / Studio Canal ; Antron Media Production ; produced by Philip S. Hobel ; written by Horton Foote ; directed by Bruce Beresford.
An alcoholic drifter comes into the life of a lonely widow and her young son in the barren flatlands of Texas. But when Mac is revealed to be a once-famous country singer, he must confront a painful past that includes his bitter superstar ex-wife.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen version.
- Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lions Gate Films, Inc., [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Motion picture. Originally produced in 1982. Released in 1983. Special features: "Miracles & mercies" featurette - featuring interviews with stars Robert Duvall, Tess Harper and Allan Hubbard, director Bruce Beresford, and writer/co-producer Horton Foote; theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Producer, Philip S. Hobel ; director, Bruce Beresford ; director of photography, Russell Boyd ; editor, William Anderson ; music, George Dreyfus ; writer, Horton Foote . |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Allan Hubbard, Betty Buckley, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley. |
| Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Filmed on location in Palmer, Texas. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: PG. |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also on film. |
| System Details Note: | DVD format ; NTSC ; Dolby digital monaural audio ; widescreen (16x9). |
| Language Note: | English or French dialogue; Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards for best actor (Robert Duvall) and best screenplay, 1983 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Alcoholics > Texas > Drama. Widows > Texas > Drama. Country musicians > Texas > Drama. Mothers and sons > Drama. Husband and wife > Drama. Fathers and daughters > Drama. Divorced people > Drama. Man-woman relationships > Drama. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | DVD TEND (Text) | 34455005713207 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062007226609 | Adult DVD Fiction | Checked Out | 04/30/2024 |
| Easton Palmer Branch | DVD TENDER (Text) | 31901004141380 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
