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Synopsis: Riveting tale about an aspiring singer, Edna Buxton (Denise Waverly) wonderfully played by Illeana Douglas, who sacrifices her own singing career to write hit songs that launch the careers of other singers. The film follows her life from her first break, through the pain of rejection from the recording industry and a bad marriage, to her final triumph in realizing her dream to record her own hit album.
Starring: Illeana Douglas, Sissy Boyd
Supporting actors: Christina Pickles, Jill Sobule, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Tegan West, Richard Schiff, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Kathy Barbour, John Turturro, Diane Robin, Eric Jerome Kirkland, Irving Eugene Washington III, Kurt Jackson, Michael Angelo Saulsberry, Drena De Niro, Jade Gordon, Eric Stoltz, Tracy Vilar, Amanda De Cadenet, Martin Valinsky, Bruce Davison
Directed by: Allison Anders
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release year: 1996
Studio: Universal Studios
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, and for some sexuality and drug content.
ASIN: B000ID37OA (Rental) and B000I9TY6E (Purchase)
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,583 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)
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Grace of My Heart DVD ~ Illeana Douglas

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: September 12, 1996
  • MPAA: Rated R for language, and for some sexuality and drug content.
  • Production Company: Cappa Production, Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures (I)
  • USA Box Office: $ 617 Thousand
  • Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA | New York City, New York, USA
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Grace Of My Heart, April 28, 2002
This review is from: Grace of My Heart (DVD)
Though this film will probably not have much appeal to anyone under 40, it is a clever and entertaining look at the most exciting and creative period in pop music history. Many 'stars' of this era are parodied here, and those familiar with the music of the 60's will immediately recognize the characters portrayed. The original music is beautiful, and recorded with incredible authenticty. John Turturro is marvelous as the New York hot-shot music publisher, carefully nurturing his latest discovery, a female songwriter (played by Illeana Douglas) who turns out hit after hit and makes a fortune for herself and the publishing company, but wants only to make her own record as a singer. "Denise" finally gets to do just that, but only after losing two husbands and for a short while, her own mind. This is one of just a few films that I watch at least 3 times a year.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why do I like this so much?, June 5, 2000
By "lexo-2" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grace of My Heart [VHS] (VHS Tape)
First off, I wouldn't normally consider myself a fan of life-affirming womens' stories. I'm supposed to be a spiky intellectual male-type-person. I don't like this kind of music; I prefer loud guitars, anything from the Second Viennese School, atonal improvisation and hip-hop. This film should by rights make me gag.

And yet, it's so well-written and so beautifully acted that it taps in me some suppressed vein of shameless emotionalism. Ileanna Douglas is brilliant as the geeky songwriter who matures into a sadder and wiser Earth Mother, following various more or less catastrophic relationships with oppressive men. John Turturro is the producer with a very strange beard who keeps a sort-of-brotherly eye out for her. Bridget Fonda has a lovely cameo as the teen idol with the guilty secret. Even Patsy Kensit is good, for crying out loud.

There's a scene near the end where Turturro confronts Douglas that gets me as near to crying as I ever get about something fictional, and that's saying a lot. Douglas's singing voice is dubbed by Kristen Vigard, whoever she is, and full marks to her. It's not going to make me go out and buy a Carole King CD, but it's a gem of a movie.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Movie Pulls at My Heart!, December 10, 2001
By Sylvia J. Spear (Altus, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grace of My Heart [VHS] (VHS Tape)
My twenty something daughter & I both love this movie. It was the first time I had seen Illeana Douglas & John Turturro in a movie, & I loved them both. I've found since then that John Turturro is a chameleon, changing physically with each character. I'll never forget Illeana D. in this role--like one of your reviewers said, it's hard to believe she wasn't singing the songs. I loved the music of all the groups in this movie--wish all of the songs were included on the music cd. The girl who sings "God Give Me Strength" was fantastic! As were all singers in this movie. Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, & Bruce Davison were excellent, as always. Christina Pickles & Bridget Fonda were great in their small parts, also as usual. I was disappointed that Leonard Maltin gave this movie only 2 1/2 stars, but he does that for a lot of movies that I like. I watched this movie at late night on HBO or some cable channel about two years ago, & became addicted to it, & guess I also infected my daughter. I have ordered a dvd for both of us for Xmas--am looking forward to seeing all the extras. I thought that Edna served as a symbol of the growth of rock music from the early sixties through the eighties. Also, it showed the treatment of a woman in this industry, although probably not as really hard as it was. And, it showed the relationship struggles that real women go through every day. But, it was the music that makes this movie so great for me, & the portrayal of this music & the music business by the great actors.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sleeper Movie Boomers Will Love
This is the story of a female singer/songwriter making her way through the maze of the late early 1960s music scene, first in NYC and then in LA. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. Formund

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful sensitive film

This is one of my favorite films ever! The sensitivity of the coming of age for female singers in the music industry seems so real. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Silvestri

4.0 out of 5 stars Flick of my heart
I love this movie, this is one that goes on my top 50, maybe even 20. This story about a songwriter who wants to be a singer, is so great. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dominique Gonzales

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie to watch over and over
The first time we watched this movie was probably over 10 years ago - loved it then and love it now. The music is fabulous as is the story line and acting. Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars Illeana Douglas Rocked!
A very long time ago I was looking at Moooovies for a new film when I see one copy of this movie--I pick it up read- Rent For the rest of my life I will wonder what is wrong with... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kelly Jo Golden

5.0 out of 5 stars Grace of My Heart
This is a wonderful movie capturing the days of the Brill Building in New York where the majority of the songs we heard in the 50s, 60s, and some 70s were written. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lynne Stephens King

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
It got here quick, and was in great condition! I love the movie too!
Published on May 13, 2007 by Jane M.

4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely.
Grace of My Heart (Allison Anders, 1996)

Allison Anders spent the early part of her career making little gems that no one saw (with the exception of one film upon... Read more
Published on February 27, 2007 by Robert P. Beveridge

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, Great Value DVD, the 'white Dreamgirls'?
A lot to recommend here, Illeana Douglas deserved an Oscar nomination, and much more popular recognition than was forthcoming for her terrific performance in what should have been... Read more
Published on February 5, 2007 by ClassicKol

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
Surprisingly, this movie is quite unknown. I first saw it a few years ago on cable and have been waiting for it to come out on DVD and had almost lost hope. Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by Sue Marlan

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