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For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.
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.
$5,000,000
$660,313
September 13, 1996
Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
62 people
Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Acting
Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips
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Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt
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Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed
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John Turturro
Joel Millner
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Bruce Davison
John Murray
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Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley
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David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
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Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
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Sissy Boyd
Dress Saleswoman
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Jill Sobule
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