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.

Illeana Douglas

(Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton)

Matt Dillon

(Jay Phillips)

Eric Stoltz

(Howard Cazsatt)

Bruce Davison

(John Murray)

Patsy Kensit

(Cheryl Steed)

Jennifer Leigh Warren

(Doris Shelley)

David Clennon

(Dr. "Jonesy" Jones)

Christina Pickles

(Mrs. Buxton)

John Turturro

(Joel Millner)

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)

Diane Robin

(Waitress in Diner)

Eric Jerome Kirkland

(Stylette)

Irving Washington III

(Stylette)

Kurt Jackson

(Stylette)

Michael Angelo Saulsberry

(Stylette)

Drena De Niro

(Receptionist #1)

Jade Gordon

(Girl in Coffee Shop)

Tracy Vilar

(Annie)

Amanda de Cadenet

(Receptionist #2)

Martin Valinsky

(Brill Building Songwriter)

Lita Stevens

(Radio Station Receptionist)

Wendi Williams

(Brill Building Hallway Singer)

Latanyia Baldwin

(Brill Building Hallway Singer)

Josina Elder

(Brill Building Hallway Singer)

Necia Bray

(Brill Building Hallway Singer)

Larry Klein

(Record Producer)

Chris Isaak

(Matthew Lewis)

David Williams

(Click Brother #1)

Andrew Williams

(Click Brother #1)

Bridget Fonda

(Kelly Porter)

Lucinda Jenney

(Marion)

Deirdre Lewis

(Girl in Howard's Bed)

Buster

(Baby Luma)

John Nacco

(Cab Driver)

Lynne Adams

(Kindly Nurse)

Brittany English Stephens

(Luma)

Johnny Thomas III

(Annie's Son)

Harry Victor

(Journalist)

Jeffrey McDonald

(Member of the Riptides)

Steven Shane McDonald

(Member of the Riptides)

Brian Reitzell

(Member of the Riptides)

Christina Ehrlich

(The Riptides' Dancing Girl)

Melanie A. Gage

(The Riptides' Dancing Girl)

Albert Macklin

(TV Interviewer)

J. Mascis

(The Riptides' Engineer)

Eric A. Stromer

(Doris' L.A. Boyfriend)

Robert Brunner

(Theremin Player)

Chris Shearer

(Security Expert)

China Kantner

(Singer on Beach)

Paige Dylan

(Singer on Beach)

Alicia Jaffee

(Singer on Beach)

Alice Cohen

(Singer in Tree)

Lita Hernandez

(Singer in Tree)

Delia González

(Singer in Tree)

Precious Chong

(Crying Woman at Funeral)

Peter Fonda

(Guru Dave (voice))

Shawn Colvin

(Commune Guitarist)