Grace of My Heart
Released: September 13, 1996Runtime: 116 min
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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Illeana Douglas
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John Turturro
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Sissy Boyd
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Christina Pickles
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Jill Sobule
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Jennifer Leigh Warren
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Tegan West
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Richard Schiff
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Kathy Barbour
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