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Horton Foote (written by)
Release Date:
10 June 1983 (Australia)
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Robert Duvall is Mac Sledge, down and out country singer. His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning more
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A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together. full summary | add synopsis
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Guitar
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Behind The Scenes
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 6 wins
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10 nominations
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Great New Poster for 'Crazy Heart' with Jeff Bridges
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Austin Represents at Lone Star Film Festival
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Austin Represents at Lone Star Film Festival
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Duvall at his Finest !!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Robert Duvall | ... | Mac Sledge |
 | Tess Harper | ... | Rosa Lee |
 | Betty Buckley | ... | Dixie |
 | Wilford Brimley | ... | Harry |
 | Ellen Barkin | ... | Sue Anne |
| Allan Hubbard | ... | Sonny |
 | Lenny von Dohlen | ... | Robert (as Lenny Von Dohlen) |
| Paul Gleason | ... | Reporter |
| Michael Crabtree | ... | Lewis Menefee |
| Norman Bennett | ... | Reverend Hotchkiss |
| Andrew Scott Hollon | ... | Larue |
| Rick Murray | ... | Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member |
| Stephen Funchess | ... | Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member |
| Glen Fleming | ... | Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member |
| James Aaron | ... | Henry - Slater Mill Boys Member |
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100 min | 92 min (TCM print)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:PG |
Iceland:L |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Chile:TE |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
USA:PG (PCA #26678) |
UK:PG
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'Allan Hubbard', who plays Sonny, had his 10th birthday shortly after the film wrapped, and was preparing to celebrate it with his family at his home in Paris, Texas. He was pleasantly surprised when his co-star Robert Duvall showed up at his home and gifted him with a guitar for the occasion. Hubbard - who went on to teach guitar professionally - still owns the guitar to this day.
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Quotes:
Woman with Groceries:
Hey, mister, were you really Mac Sledge?
Mac Sledge: Yes, ma'm, I guess I was.
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Mac Sledge: Yes, ma'm, I guess I was.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
I'm Drinkin' Canada Dry
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This moving and thought-provoking film is a timeless classic of redemption and perseverance.Robert Duvall totally captures the pain, heartache, despair and ultimate survival of a once beloved entertainer.The film is an emotional tour-de-force for all the main characters, as they deal with forgiveness, doubt, loss of faith and memories of what might have been .......
The direction, screenplay, music and cinematography are all top-notch and add to the realistic feel of the film.
In a career that has seen a number of great performances, this quiet, unassuming Duvall film will leave you inspired as well as thoughtful. In this film , we see our own lives reflected in this small town saga. Maybe that is why I found the movie so deeply entertaining. It appeals to the lost dreams and missed opportunities in our own lives.