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Grace of My Heart

Name: Grace of My Heart
Director: Allison Anders
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Released: 1996-09-13
Cast: Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit, John Turturro

ComedyDramaMusic

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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Cast

Illeana DouglasMatt DillonEric StoltzPatsy KensitJohn TurturroBruce DavisonJennifer Leigh WarrenDavid ClennonChristina PicklesSissy BoydJill SobuleTegan West

Director

Allison Anders

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