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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Title: Grace of My Heart (1996)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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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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 Gerry Goffin and Los Lobos
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Kristen Vigard
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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
Jay Phillips' sunglasses during TV interview. See more »Quotes
Denise Waverly: He smokes some grass. He uses some psychedelics. He uses peyote, but he is down on hard drugs.See more »
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Featured in At the Movies: The Chamber/The Ghost and the Darkness/The Long Kiss Goodnight/Looking for Richard/Freeway (1996) See more »Soundtracks
In Another WorldWritten by Gerry Goffin and Los Lobos
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Kristen Vigard
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First of all, this was NOT a "Carole King biopic." The character is called Denise Waverly, NOT Carole King. The character was loosely based on Carole King, just as other characters were LOOSELY based on people from the era.
Secondly, phony soundtrack? Ummmmmm . . .ok, wanna check out the composers on the soundtrack??
Finally, calling Ileanna Douglas a "dog" or "ugly" was perhaps the stupidest comment I have EVER seen on IMDB, and believe me, I've seen many stupid comments. Not only is she beautiful, she is also a wonderful actress who does an amazing job in this film. AND even if she was "ugly" (not my words), why should that hinder your enjoyment of the film? Give me a break.
If you don't like a film, at least do us all the favor of giving good reasons and at least ATTEMPT to make intelligent comments rather than the half-baked crap we see here.
This film was excellent. The soundtrack was amazing, the actors were even more amazing. 10/10