Overview Director: Bruce Beresford Writer: Horton Foote (written by) Release Date: 1 March 1984 (Spain) Genre: Drama Tagline: Robert Duvall is Mac Sledge, down and out country singer. His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning more Plot: 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 Plot Keywords: Musician | Alcoholic | Car Accident | Baptism | Country Music Awards: Won 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 10 nominations more User Comments: In the spirit of John Ford