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

1996

Comedy

Drama

Music

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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Released

Country : US

Original language : en

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| Movie Cast

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Howard Cazsatt

Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

Cheryl Steed

John Turturro

John Turturro

Joel Millner

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

John Murray

David Clennon

David Clennon

Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles

Mrs. Buxton

Tegan West

Tegan West

M.C. at Talent Show

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Audition Record Producer

Natalie Venetia Belcon

Natalie Venetia Belcon

Betty

Diane Robin

Diane Robin

Waitress in Diner

Drena De Niro

Drena De Niro

Receptionist #1

Tracy Vilar

Tracy Vilar

Annie

Amanda de Cadenet

Amanda de Cadenet

Receptionist #2

Martin Valinsky

Martin Valinsky

Brill Building Songwriter

Larry Klein

Larry Klein

Record Producer

Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak

Matthew Lewis

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Kelly Porter

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Marion

Jeffrey McDonald

Jeffrey McDonald

Member of the Riptides

Steven Shane McDonald

Steven Shane McDonald

Member of the Riptides

Brian Reitzell

Brian Reitzell

Member of the Riptides

Albert Macklin

Albert Macklin

TV Interviewer

J. Mascis

J. Mascis

The Riptides' Engineer

Chris Shearer

Chris Shearer

Security Expert

China Kantner

China Kantner

Singer on Beach

Precious Chong

Precious Chong

Crying Woman at Funeral

Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda

Guru Dave (voice)

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