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Grace of My Heart
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Grace of My Heart

1996 · 116 min Comedy Drama Music
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Allison Anders' film is a warm and clever ode to the Brill Building era and the often-unnamed women behind the era's defining hits. Denise's journey becomes a poignant collective portrait of the songwriters who shaped the sound of a generation.

What lingers after the final reel is the bittersweet resonance of artistic compromise and personal triumph, set to an impeccable soundtrack that does more than just accompany the story—it breathes life into it. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Allison Anders

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🎭 Cast

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Howard Cazsatt

Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Cheryl Steed

John Turturro

John Turturro

Joel Millner

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

John Murray

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Jennifer Leigh Warren

Doris Shelley

David Clennon

David Clennon

Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles

Mrs. Buxton

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Sissy Boyd

Dress Saleswoman

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