The Idea of You
Music · Comedy
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Film / 1996
Grace of My Heart
Directed by
Allison Anders
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Illeana DouglasDenise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt DillonJay Phillips
Eric StoltzHoward Cazsatt
Patsy KensitCheryl Steed
John TurturroJoel Millner
Bruce DavisonJohn Murray
Jennifer Leigh WarrenDoris Shelley
David ClennonDr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina PicklesMrs. Buxton
Sissy BoydDress Saleswoman
Jill SobuleSinging Contestant
Tegan WestM.C. at Talent Show
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Richard SchiffAudition Record Producer
Natalie Venetia BelconBetty
Kathy BarbourSha Sha
Diane RobinWaitress in Diner
Eric Jerome KirklandStylette
Irving Washington IIIStylette
Kurt JacksonStylette
Michael Angelo SaulsberryStylette
Drena De NiroReceptionist #1
Jade GordonGirl in Coffee Shop
Tracy VilarAnnie
Amanda de CadenetReceptionist #2
Martin ValinskyBrill Building Songwriter
Lita StevensRadio Station Receptionist
Wendi WilliamsBrill Building Hallway Singer
Latanyia BaldwinBrill Building Hallway Singer
Josina ElderBrill Building Hallway Singer
Necia BrayBrill Building Hallway Singer
Larry KleinRecord Producer
Chris IsaakMatthew Lewis
David WilliamsClick Brother #1
Andrew WilliamsClick Brother #1
Bridget FondaKelly Porter
Lucinda JenneyMarion
Deirdre LewisGirl in Howard's Bed
BusterBaby Luma
John NaccoCab Driver
Lynne AdamsKindly Nurse
Brittany English StephensLuma
Johnny Thomas IIIAnnie's Son
Harry VictorJournalist
Jeffrey McDonaldMember of the Riptides
Steven Shane McDonaldMember of the Riptides
Brian ReitzellMember of the Riptides
Cristina EhrlichThe Riptides' Dancing Girl
Melanie A. GageThe Riptides' Dancing Girl
Albert MacklinTV Interviewer
J. MascisThe Riptides' Engineer
Eric A. StromerDoris' L.A. Boyfriend
Robert BrunnerTheremin Player
Chris ShearerSecurity Expert
China KantnerSinger on Beach
Paige DylanSinger on Beach
Alicia JaffeeSinger on Beach
Alice CohenSinger in Tree
Lita HernandezSinger in Tree
Delia GonzálezSinger in Tree
Precious ChongCrying Woman at Funeral
Peter FondaGuru Dave (voice)
Shawn ColvinCommune Guitarist
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