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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Cast
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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 |
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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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1.85 : 1
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Mrs. Buxton: The dress fits the occasion. It's you that doesn't fit.
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Written by M. Fosson and E. Berghoff
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by The Williams Brothers
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The character of Kelly Porter, the female bubblegum pop singer who was in the closet (played by Bridget Fonda) was inspired by Lesley Gore, who actually helped compose some of the music for the movie. At the time of Gore's death in 2015, she had been with her romantic partner, Lois Sasson, for 33 years. See more »Goofs
Jay Phillips' sunglasses during TV interview. See more »Quotes
Edna Buxton: Mother, the dress doesn't fit.Mrs. Buxton: The dress fits the occasion. It's you that doesn't fit.
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Soundtracks
Heartbreak KidWritten by M. Fosson and E. Berghoff
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by The Williams Brothers
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Grace Of My Heart is a great rock-n-roll movie. It is also a very good character based drama. The cast is very good with Illeana Douglas and John Turturro turning in great performances. The director, Allison Anders, has made a very tight and well constructed story. The music is great and I also enjoyed Matt Dillon's performance as a paranoid musical genius. This is a very good movie.