Overview
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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Crew
DirectorAllison Anders
WriterAllison Anders
Cast
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
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley
David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
Sissy Boyd
Dress Saleswoman
Jill Sobule
Singing Contestant
Tegan West
M.C. at Talent Show
Richard Schiff
Audition Record Producer
Natalie Venetia Belcon
Betty
Kathy Barbour
Sha Sha
Diane Robin
Waitress in Diner
Eric Jerome Kirkland
Stylette
Irving Washington III
Stylette
Kurt Jackson
Stylette
Michael Angelo Saulsberry
Stylette
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Keywords
singersongwriterwoman director
Details
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$1M
TMDb Votes
65
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026