Grace of My Heart
"For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice."
Originally released in 1996. Grace of My Heart is a comedy/drama film. directed by Allison Anders.
Starring Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, and Eric Stoltz
Synopsis
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (62 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$660.3K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Illeana Douglas
as Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt Dillon
as Jay Phillips
Eric Stoltz
as Howard Cazsatt
Patsy Kensit
as Cheryl Steed
John Turturro
as Joel Millner
Bruce Davison
as John Murray
Jennifer Leigh Warren
as Doris Shelley
David Clennon
as Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
as Mrs. Buxton
Sissy Boyd
as Dress Saleswoman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $660,313
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Gramercy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace of My Heart about?
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recor...
Who directed Grace of My Heart?
Grace of My Heart was directed by Allison Anders.
How long is Grace of My Heart?
Grace of My Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Grace of My Heart released?
Grace of My Heart was released on September 13, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grace of My Heart?
The main cast of Grace of My Heart includes Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit, John Turturro.