Grace of My Heart(1996)
“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
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$660K
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$660K
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Gramercy Pictures
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Where can I watch Grace of My Heart?▼
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What is Grace of My Heart about?▼
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.
Who directed Grace of My Heart?▼
Grace of My Heart was directed by Allison Anders and released in 1996. It is a comedy, drama, music film.
How long is Grace of My Heart?▼
Grace of My Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Grace of My Heart?▼
The cast of Grace of My Heart includes 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 and more.
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