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Gramercy Pictures
Universal Pictures
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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.
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Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips
Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt
Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed
John Turturro
Joel Millner
Bruce Davison
John Murray
David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
Tegan West
M.C. at Talent Show
Richard Schiff
Audition Record Producer
Natalie Venetia Belcon
Betty
Diane Robin
Waitress in Diner
Drena De Niro
Receptionist #1
Tracy Vilar
Annie
Amanda de Cadenet
Receptionist #2
Martin Valinsky
Brill Building Songwriter
Larry Klein
Record Producer
Chris Isaak
Matthew Lewis
Bridget Fonda
Kelly Porter
Lucinda Jenney
Marion
Jeffrey McDonald
Member of the Riptides
Steven Shane McDonald
Member of the Riptides
Brian Reitzell
Member of the Riptides
Albert Macklin
TV Interviewer
J. Mascis
The Riptides' Engineer
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Security Expert
China Kantner
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Precious Chong
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Peter Fonda
Guru Dave (voice)
François Séguin
Production Design
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Erik Rondell
Stunts
Allison Anders
Director
Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
Martin Scorsese
Executive Producer
Larry Klein
Original Music Composer
Allison Anders
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