Tenderness

Based On the book by Robert Cormier

Tenderness is a 2009 crime film directed by John Polson and written by Emil Stern, based on the novel of the same name by Robert Cormier. Starring Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub, and Laura Dern, the film follows the intersecting lives of three people - a young man just released from jail, a girl looking for escape who becomes fascinated with him and the police detective who is sure the boy will kill again. The film received mixed reviews, with some critics highlighting the formulaic nature of the story as a problem.

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Release date:

2009

Director:

John Polson

Cast:

Sophie Traub, Jon Foster, Russell Crowe, Laura Dern, Alexis Dziena

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Action

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2009 in adaptations