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.
Grace of My Heart
“For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.”
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.
Director
Allison Anders
Budget
5.0M
Revenue
660.3K
Status
Released
Production
Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
Cast
Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips
Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt
Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed
John Turturro
Joel Millner
Bruce Davison
John Murray
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley
David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
Sissy Boyd
Dress Saleswoman
Jill Sobule
Singing Contestant
Tegan West
M.C. at Talent Show
Richard Schiff
Audition Record Producer
Natalie Venetia Belcon
Betty
Kathy Barbour
Sha Sha
Diane Robin
Waitress in Diner
Eric Jerome Kirkland
Stylette
Irving Washington III
Stylette
Kurt Jackson
Stylette
Michael Angelo Saulsberry
Stylette
Drena De Niro
Receptionist #1
Jade Gordon
Girl in Coffee Shop
Tracy Vilar
Annie
Amanda de Cadenet
Receptionist #2
Martin Valinsky
Brill Building Songwriter
Lita Stevens
Radio Station Receptionist
Wendi Williams
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Latanyia Baldwin
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Josina Elder
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Necia Bray
Brill Building Hallway Singer
Larry Klein
Record Producer
Chris Isaak
Matthew Lewis
David Williams
Click Brother #1
Andrew Williams
Click Brother #1
Bridget Fonda
Kelly Porter
Lucinda Jenney
Marion
Deirdre Lewis
Girl in Howard's Bed
Buster
Baby Luma
John Nacco
Cab Driver
Lynne Adams
Kindly Nurse
Brittany English Stephens
Luma
Johnny Thomas III
Annie's Son
Harry Victor
Journalist
Jeffrey McDonald
Member of the Riptides
Steven Shane McDonald
Member of the Riptides
Brian Reitzell
Member of the Riptides
Cristina Ehrlich
The Riptides' Dancing Girl
Melanie A. Gage
The Riptides' Dancing Girl
Albert Macklin
TV Interviewer
J. Mascis
The Riptides' Engineer
Eric A. Stromer
Doris' L.A. Boyfriend
Robert Brunner
Theremin Player
Chris Shearer
Security Expert
China Kantner
Singer on Beach
Paige Dylan
Singer on Beach
Alicia Jaffee
Singer on Beach
Alice Cohen
Singer in Tree
Lita Hernandez
Singer in Tree
Delia González
Singer in Tree
Precious Chong
Crying Woman at Funeral
Peter Fonda
Guru Dave (voice)
Shawn Colvin
Commune Guitarist
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