Question 1

What surprising personal connection did Robert Duvall make with his young co-star after filming wrapped?

Accepted Answer

After filming, Robert Duvall showed up at Allan Hubbard's home in Paris, Texas for his tenth birthday and gifted him a guitar, which Hubbard still owns as a professional guitar teacher.

Question 2

Which major film festivals and awards recognized 'Tender Mercies'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1983 and won awards from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, and several critics associations in 1983-1984.

Question 3

What unique musical contribution did Robert Duvall make to his role as Mac Sledge?

Accepted Answer

Robert Duvall wrote some of the songs he sings in the film and performed his own singing, including in the nightclub scene.

Question 4

How was 'Tender Mercies' originally released in theaters?

Accepted Answer

It premiered on March 4, 1983 in only three theaters in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, partly due to poor test screenings and Universal's focus on promoting 'Scarface' that same year.

Question 5

Who wrote and directed 'Tender Mercies'?

Accepted Answer

Horton Foote wrote the screenplay and Bruce Beresford directed the film.

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