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Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.

19966.11h 56m

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.

Directed by Allison Anders
Written by Allison Anders
Produced by Ruth Charny, Daniel Hassid
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $660K

Top Cast

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Howard Cazsatt

Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Cheryl Steed

John Turturro

John Turturro

Joel Millner

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

John Murray

J

Jennifer Leigh Warren

Doris Shelley

David Clennon

David Clennon

Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles

Mrs. Buxton

S

Sissy Boyd

Dress Saleswoman

Themes & Keywords

singersongwriterwoman director

About Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart is a comedy, drama, music film released in 1996 exploring themes of singer, songwriter, woman director. Directed by Allison Anders, it stars Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz. 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.

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