Grace of My Heart
“For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.”
Synopsis
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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Grace of My Heart (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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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
Diane Robin
Waitress in Diner
Eric Jerome Kirkland
Stylette
Irving Washington III
Stylette
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$660K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$4.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allison Anders
- Screenplay & Story
- Allison Anders
- Original Score
- Larry Klein
- Original Title
- Grace of My Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $660K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allison Anders
Allison Anders
Larry Klein
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Thelma Schoonmaker, Harvey Rosenstock, James Y. Kwei
Ruth Charny, Daniel Hassid, Martin Scorsese
Department Leadership Roster
Allison Anders
Director
Allison Anders
Writer
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
James Y. Kwei
Editor
François Séguin
Production Design
Susan L. Bertram
Costume Design
Ruth Charny
Producer
Daniel Hassid
Producer
Larry Klein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grace of My Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grace of My Heart about?
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.
Who directed Grace of My Heart?
Grace of My Heart was directed by Allison Anders.
Who stars in Grace of My Heart?
The principal cast of Grace of My Heart includes Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit, John Turturro.
When was Grace of My Heart released and how long is it?
Grace of My Heart was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Grace of My Heart?
Grace of My Heart had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $660K at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Grace of My Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grace of My Heart was composed by Larry Klein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grace of My Heart?
Grace of My Heart holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).