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Grace of My Heart (1996) 6.4
An aspiring singer, Denise Waverly/Edna Buxton, sacrifices her own singing career to write hit songs that launch the careers of other singers. The film follows her life from her first break... See full summary » Director:Allison AndersWriter:Allison Anders |
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| Illeana Douglas | ... |
Denise Waverly /
Edna Buxton
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Sissy Boyd | ... |
Dress Saleswoman
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Mrs. Buxton
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Jill Sobule | ... |
Singing Contestant
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Doris Shelley
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M.C. at Talent Show
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| Richard Schiff | ... |
Audition Record Producer
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Natalie Venetia Belcon | ... |
Betty
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Kathy Barbour | ... |
Sha Sha
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Joel Millner
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Waitress in Diner
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Eric Jerome Kirkland | ... |
Stylette
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Irving Washington III | ... |
Stylette
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Kurt Jackson | ... |
Stylette
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Michael Angelo Saulsberry | ... |
Stylette
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An aspiring singer, Denise Waverly/Edna Buxton, sacrifices her own singing career to write hit songs that launch the careers of other singers. The film follows her life from her first break, through the pain of rejection from the recording industry and a bad marriage, to her final triumph in realizing her dream to record her own hit album. Written by John Deming <jfdeming@sprynet.com>
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For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, and for some sexuality and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 September 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Sombra de Um Génio See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$173,654 (USA) (13 September 1996)Gross:
$617,632 (USA) (4 October 1996)Company Credits
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Written by Gerry Goffin, Louise Goffin and David Baerwald
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Shawn Colvin
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
According to director Allison Anders (on her commentary sound track for the DVD) it was a first for a movie to show a woman's waters breaking (in the recording studio scene - however such an event had already been depicted as early as Cinderella Liberty) as well as having her sweater getting wet because it was time to breastfeed her baby. Allison Anders had also asked for "child care" to be listed in the end credits. See more »Goofs
Jay Phillips' sunglasses during TV interview. See more »Quotes
Denise Waverly: What exactly did you like about my record? The thickness of the vinyl?See more »
Soundtracks
"Between Two Worlds"Written by Gerry Goffin, Louise Goffin and David Baerwald
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Shawn Colvin
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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I was reminded of how really good this movie is today when I saw it on T.V. (with commercials ugh) I've seen it a few times before and every time I watch it, I bawl like a baby and I'm a guy. A really tough guy. But this movie goes straight to my heart and puts a squeeze on it through the wonderful music, the sweet nostalgia and what a cast!
Illeana Douglas is beautiful and she really plays her character with great talent. She's supported by a strong cast and how can you go wrong with Turturro playing Phil Specter? The first time I saw this there was something familiar about the music; the songs, like "God give me Strength". As much as I like Elvis Costello, that scene of Illeana performing it for Matt (Brian Wilson) Dillon was such a unique delivery of a pure and powerful vocal. I later found that the 'familiarity' is Burt Bacharach and the 'voice' is Kristin Vigard: Wow!
Back in those days there was such an explosion of music and creativity and Burt Bacharach was truly a pop force.
I loved the Brill Building scenes, especially when they were working on the songs. I thought the movie lost something when it moved west to California but was deeply moved by Douglas and Turturro 'having it out' at the empty poolside. The final song with the flashbacks and her crowning achievement of recording that "one great album" had me weeping again. I really like this movie so I ordered the DVD online.