Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly/Edna Buxton
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Grace of My Heart is a 1996 American musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Allison Anders, and starring Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit and John Turturro. The film charts the fictional music career of Denise Waverly, an aspiring singer who writes for other artists in the pop music world of the mid-1960s.
- $660,313
- Larry Klein
Sep 13, 1996 · Grace of My Heart: Directed by Allison Anders. With Illeana Douglas, Sissy Boyd, Christina Pickles, Jill Sobule. Edna wins a recording contract singing her own song at a competition in 1958.
- (4K)
- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Allison Anders
- 1996-09-13
Sep 13, 1996 · A movie about a female songwriter's career from the 1950s to the 1970s, inspired by Carole King's life. Roger Ebert praises Illeana Douglas' performance, but criticizes the film's length and narrative rhythm.
Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton (Illeana Douglas) wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City...
- (98)
- Allison Anders
- R
- Illeana Douglas
A 1960s heiress follows her heart and becomes a Brill Building tunesmith, marries an erratic surf music superstar and finally emerges as a singer-songwriter in this winning story. With Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. A 1960s heiress follows her heart and becomes ...
In 1963, Edna Buxton (Illeana Douglas) is a steel heiress living in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, who wants to be a singer and enters a local talent contest.
