Grace of My Heart

"For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice."

1996 1h 56m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 66

ComedyDramaMusic

Synopsis

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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.

“For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Allison Anders
Writers: Allison Anders
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 13% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Allison Anders, shot by Jean-Yves Escoffier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Larry Klein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Thelma Schoonmaker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Illeana Douglas and Matt Dillon and Eric Stoltz carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0116442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Allison Anders directs. Jean-Yves Escoffier behind the camera. Larry Klein scores. Thelma Schoonmaker cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 13% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Allison Anders, shot by Jean-Yves Escoffier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Larry Klein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Thelma Schoonmaker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Illeana Douglas and Matt Dillon and Eric Stoltz carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.".
8IMDB entry: tt0116442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 66 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.