Summary
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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Cast
Illeana Douglas
Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton
Matt Dillon
Jay Phillips
Eric Stoltz
Howard Cazsatt
Bruce Davison
John Murray
Patsy Kensit
Cheryl Steed
David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones
Christina Pickles
Mrs. Buxton
John Turturro
Joel Millner
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
Chris Isaak
Matthew Lewis
Bridget Fonda
Kelly Porter
Lucinda Jenney
Marion
Jeffrey McDonald
Member of the Riptides
Steven Shane McDonald
Member of the Riptides
Albert Macklin
TV Interviewer
J. Mascis
The Riptides' Engineer
Chris Shearer
Security Expert
China Kantner
Singer on Beach
Precious Chong
Crying Woman at Funeral
Peter Fonda
Guru Dave (voice)