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Grace of My Heart (1996)

R 116 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -   13 September 1996 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

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Allison Anders
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Illeana Douglas ...
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Sissy Boyd Sissy Boyd ...
Dress Saleswoman
Christina Pickles Christina Pickles ...
Mrs. Buxton
Jill Sobule Jill Sobule ...
Singing Contestant
Jennifer Leigh Warren ...
Doris Shelley
Tegan West ...
M.C. at Talent Show
Richard Schiff ...
Audition Record Producer
Natalie Venetia Belcon Natalie Venetia Belcon ...
Betty
Kathy Barbour Kathy Barbour ...
Sha Sha
John Turturro ...
Joel Millner
Diane Robin ...
Waitress in Diner
Eric Jerome Kirkland Eric Jerome Kirkland ...
Stylette
Irving Eugene Washington III Irving Eugene Washington III ...
Stylette
Kurt Jackson Kurt Jackson ...
Stylette
Michael Angelo Saulsberry Michael Angelo Saulsberry ...
Stylette (as Michael Saulsberry)
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Storyline

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.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, and for some sexuality and drug content See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Sombra de Um Génio See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$173,654 (USA) (15 September 1996) (47 Screens)

Gross:

$617,632 (USA) (6 October 1996)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Boyd Rice played a character loosely based on Lee Hazlewood, but the character was cut from the final edit of the film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Jay Phillips' sunglasses during TV interview. See more »

Quotes

Denise Waverly: Howard? You're not going to believe this, but I think I'm pregnant.
Howard Cazsatt: No, you can't be. I pulled out.
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Connections

References Oklahoma! (1955) See more »

Soundtracks

"Born to Love That Boy"
Written by Larry Klein and Gerry Goffin
Performed by For Real
Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc. See more »