

Grace of My Heart
For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.
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.
Cast

Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt

Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed

John Turturro
Joel Millner

Bruce Davison
John Murray
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley

David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
Sissy Boyd
Dress Saleswoman
Jill Sobule
Singing Contestant

Tegan West
M.C. at Talent Show

Richard Schiff
Audition Record Producer

Natalie Venetia Belcon
Betty
Kathy Barbour
Sha Sha
Videos
Storyline
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.
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