Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

116 mins | Drama, Comedy, Music | Sept. 13, 1996

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

116 mins | Drama, Comedy, Music | Sept. 13, 1996

Grace of My Heart
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures, Cappa Productions
Original title Grace of My Heart
Directors Allison Anders
Writers Allison Anders

Cast

Illeana Douglas

as Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon

as Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz

as Howard Cazsatt

Bruce Davison

as John Murray

Patsy Kensit

as Cheryl Steed

Jennifer Leigh Warren

as Doris Shelley

David Clennon

as Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Christina Pickles

as Mrs. Buxton

John Turturro

as Joel Millner

Sissy Boyd

as Dress Saleswoman

Jill Sobule

as Singing Contestant

Tegan West

as M.C. at Talent Show

Richard Schiff

as Audition Record Producer

Kathy Barbour

as Sha Sha

Diane Robin

as Waitress in Diner

Eric Jerome Kirkland

as Stylette

Irving Washington III

as Stylette

Kurt Jackson

as Stylette

Drena De Niro

as Receptionist #1

Jade Gordon

as Girl in Coffee Shop

Tracy Vilar

as Annie

Amanda de Cadenet

as Receptionist #2

Martin Valinsky

as Brill Building Songwriter

Lita Stevens

as Radio Station Receptionist

Wendi Williams

as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Latanyia Baldwin

as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Josina Elder

as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Necia Bray

as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Larry Klein

as Record Producer

Chris Isaak

as Matthew Lewis

David Williams

as Click Brother #1

Andrew Williams

as Click Brother #1

Bridget Fonda

as Kelly Porter

Lucinda Jenney

as Marion

Buster

as Baby Luma

John Nacco

as Cab Driver

Lynne Adams

as Kindly Nurse

Johnny Thomas III

as Annie's Son

Harry Victor

as Journalist

Jeffrey McDonald

as Member of the Riptides

Steven Shane McDonald

as Member of the Riptides

Brian Reitzell

as Member of the Riptides

Christina Ehrlich

as The Riptides' Dancing Girl

Melanie A. Gage

as The Riptides' Dancing Girl

Albert Macklin

as TV Interviewer

J. Mascis

as The Riptides' Engineer

Eric A. Stromer

as Doris' L.A. Boyfriend

Robert Brunner

as Theremin Player

Chris Shearer

as Security Expert

China Kantner

as Singer on Beach

Paige Dylan

as Singer on Beach

Alicia Jaffee

as Singer on Beach

Alice Cohen

as Singer in Tree

Lita Hernandez

as Singer in Tree

Delia González

as Singer in Tree

Precious Chong

as Crying Woman at Funeral

Peter Fonda

as Guru Dave (voice)

Shawn Colvin

as Commune Guitarist