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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.
Theatrical
Sep 13, 1996
Box Office
$660K
Budget
$5.0M
Return
0.1x
DVD / Blu-ray
Aug 17, 1999
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Music
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Universal Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
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Cast
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Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
M
Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips
E
Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt
P
Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed
John Turturro
Joel Millner
B
Bruce Davison
John Murray
J
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley
D
David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
C
Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
S
Sissy Boyd
Dress Saleswoman
J
Jill Sobule
Singing Contestant
T
Tegan West
M.C. at Talent Show
R
Richard Schiff
Audition Record Producer
N
Natalie Venetia Belcon
Betty
K
Kathy Barbour
Sha Sha
D
Diane Robin
Waitress in Diner
K
Kurt Jackson
Stylette
D
Drena De Niro
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J
Jade Gordon
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T
Tracy Vilar
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