Grace of My Heart
For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.
6.129 / 10
English / 116 min. / 1996-09-13
Storyline:
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.
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
Natalie Venetia Belcon
as Betty
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
Michael Angelo Saulsberry
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
Deirdre Lewis
as Girl in Howard's Bed
Buster
as Baby Luma
John Nacco
as Cab Driver
Lynne Adams
as Kindly Nurse
Brittany English Stephens
as Luma
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
Cristina 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