

For years her songs brought fame to other people. Then she found her own voice.
September 13, 1996
1h 56m
EN
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.

Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt

Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed


Allison Anders
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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

Universal Pictures
US

Gramercy Pictures
US