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Tenderness

2009-01-15 · 101 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A hardened cop tries to unravel the past to discover whether a violent teenager was responsible for the murder of his family. A confused fifteen-year-old runaway becomes enthralled with the young man.

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Directors
John Polson
Production companies
Hanson Allen Films, Ideal Partners, TurtleBack Productions, Lionsgate, GreeneStreet Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Russell CroweRussell CroweDetective Cristofuoro
Jon FosterJon FosterEric Poole
Sophie TraubSophie TraubLori
Laura DernLaura DernTeresa
Alicia HardingAlicia HardingDebbie
Michael KellyMichael KellyGary
Alexis DzienaAlexis DzienaMaria
Arija BareikisArija BareikisMarsha
Tim HopperTim HopperDan Komenko
Tanya ClarkeTanya ClarkeJackie Cristofuoro
Karina ColonJuvenile Delinquent
Ingrid JohnsonAmusement Park Mom
Shannon MacMillanPark Ranger
Jane FergusJane FergusTV Anchor
Jake M. SmithJake M. SmithSpenser (uncredited)
Brian Patrick RussellFacility Director (as Brian Russell)
Lee SellarsLee SellarsSam
Lou SumrallLou SumrallCafeteria Guard
Matt PepperBen
Saul SteinSaul SteinAnother Guard

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