Movie
Grace of My Heart
Overview
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Details
- Release date
- 1996-09-13
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Illeana Douglas as Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
- Matt Dillon as Jay Phillips
- Eric Stoltz as Howard Cazsatt
- Patsy Kensit as Cheryl Steed
- John Turturro as Joel Millner
- Bruce Davison as John Murray
- Jennifer Leigh Warren as Doris Shelley
- David Clennon as Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
- Christina Pickles as Mrs. Buxton
- Sissy Boyd as Dress Saleswoman
- Jill Sobule as Singing Contestant
- Tegan West as M.C. at Talent Show
Crew
- Allison Anders - Director
- Allison Anders - Writer
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