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Title: Grace of My Heart (1996)
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3 nominations.
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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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Written by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Kristen Vigard and For Real
For Real appears courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.
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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 »Soundtracks
God Give Me StrengthWritten by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello
Produced by Larry Klein
Performed by Kristen Vigard and For Real
For Real appears courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 September 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$173,654, 15 September 1996Gross USA:
$660,313Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$660,313Company Credits
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I get the feeling that this was cut quite severely at some stage. It seems that the film wants to dip a toe in as many plots as possible - the romance with the Beatnik, the romance with the Brian Wilson style tortured genius, the older man, the commune phase, etc. Some of these plots could have done with a bit more flesh. But excellent performances all round and a fascinating soundtrack to boot. Well worth a look, but I feel it could have been much more.