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...
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| Illeana Douglas | ... | Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton | |
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Sissy Boyd | ... | Dress Saleswoman |
| Christina Pickles | ... | Mrs. Buxton | |
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Jill Sobule | ... | Singing Contestant |
| Jennifer Leigh Warren | ... | Doris Shelley | |
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Tegan West | ... | M.C. at Talent Show |
| Richard Schiff | ... | Audition Record Producer | |
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Natalie Venetia Belcon | ... | Betty |
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Kathy Barbour | ... | Sha Sha |
| John Turturro | ... | Joel Millner | |
| Diane Robin | ... | Waitress in Diner | |
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Eric Jerome Kirkland | ... | Stylette |
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Irving Washington III | ... | Stylette (as Irving Eugene Washington III) |
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Kurt Jackson | ... | Stylette |
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Michael Angelo Saulsberry | ... | Stylette (as Michael Saulsberry) |
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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. Written by John Deming <jfdeming@sprynet.com>
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f rated | title directed by female | songwriter | singer songwriter | rock band |Taglines:
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 »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$173,654, 15 September 1996, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$617,632, 6 October 1996Company Credits
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Written by M. Fosson and P. Marshall
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Jill Sobule
Courtesy of Lava/Atlantic Recording Corp.
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In To Die For (1995), Illeana Douglas and Matt Dillon play sister and brother. In this movie one year later, they play wife and husband. See more »Goofs
Jay Phillips' sunglasses during TV interview. See more »Quotes
Record producer: Nice voice, toots. The thing is we already have someone just like you.See more »
Connections
Featured in At the Movies: American Buffalo/Fly Away Home/Feeling Minnesota/The Rich Man's Wife/Grace of My Heart/The Wife (1996) See more »Soundtracks
Truth is You LiedWritten by M. Fosson and P. Marshall
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Jill Sobule
Courtesy of Lava/Atlantic Recording Corp.
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Just a reminder, folks, that not all movies are supposed to be, nor do they attempt to be, Oscar-contenders. Some films are merely entertaining. I enjoyed this film for exactly that reason -- ENTERTAINMENT. If a movie makes you laugh or cry, it has accomplished its mission. Great soundtrack too, by the way (which I bought). Oh, and a little note to those of you who are trying (in vain) to be the next Gene Shalit or Roger Ebert: Some of your "reviews" are exasperatingly immature, e.g., "she's ugly." Illeana Douglas is an excellent actress with a unique beauty. I'm guessing the "she's ugly" comments come from a big fan of Baywatch and Pamela Anderson? Since when do a person's physical looks have anything to do with their ability to act?