| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD ; NTSC ; Dolby digital monaural audio ; widescreen (16x9). |
| Cast |
Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Allan Hubbard, Betty Buckley, Ellen Barkin. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Russell Boyd ; editor, William Anderson ; music, George Dreyfus. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1983. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Note |
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. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards for best actor (Robert Duvall) and best screenplay, 1983 |
| Language |
English or French dialogue; Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Alcoholics -- Texas -- Drama.
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Widows -- Texas -- Drama.
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Country musicians -- Texas -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Hobel, Philip S.
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Foote, Horton.
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Beresford, Bruce.
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Duvall, Robert.
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Harper, Tess.
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Hubbard, Allan, 1947-
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Buckley, Betty.
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Barkin, Ellen, 1954-
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Lionsgate (Firm)
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Studio Canal.
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Antron Media Production (Firm)
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Lions Gate Home Entertainment.
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| Standard No. |
012236103738 |
| Music No. |
25630 Lionsgate |
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