

13/09/1996
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.

Illeana Douglas
as Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton

Matt Dillon
as Jay Phillips

Eric Stoltz
as Howard Cazsatt

Bruce Davison
as John Murray

Patsy Kensit
as Cheryl Steed

Jennifer Leigh Warren
as Doris Shelley

David Clennon
as Dr. "Jonesy" Jones

Christina Pickles
as Mrs. Buxton

John Turturro
as Joel Millner

Sissy Boyd
as Dress Saleswoman

Jill Sobule
as Singing Contestant

Tegan West
as M.C. at Talent Show

Richard Schiff
as Audition Record Producer

Natalie Venetia Belcon
as Betty

Kathy Barbour
as Sha Sha

Diane Robin
as Waitress in Diner

Eric Jerome Kirkland
as Stylette

Irving Washington III
as Stylette

Kurt Jackson
as Stylette

Michael Angelo Saulsberry
as Stylette

Drena De Niro
as Receptionist #1

Jade Gordon
as Girl in Coffee Shop

Tracy Vilar
as Annie

Amanda de Cadenet
as Receptionist #2

Martin Valinsky
as Brill Building Songwriter

Lita Stevens
as Radio Station Receptionist

Wendi Williams
as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Latanyia Baldwin
as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Josina Elder
as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Necia Bray
as Brill Building Hallway Singer

Larry Klein
as Record Producer

Chris Isaak
as Matthew Lewis

David Williams
as Click Brother #1

Andrew Williams
as Click Brother #1

Bridget Fonda
as Kelly Porter

Lucinda Jenney
as Marion

Deirdre Lewis
as Girl in Howard's Bed

Buster
as Baby Luma

John Nacco
as Cab Driver

Lynne Adams
as Kindly Nurse

Brittany English Stephens
as Luma

Johnny Thomas III
as Annie's Son

Harry Victor
as Journalist

Jeffrey McDonald
as Member of the Riptides

Steven Shane McDonald
as Member of the Riptides

Brian Reitzell
as Member of the Riptides

Cristina Ehrlich
as The Riptides' Dancing Girl

Melanie A. Gage
as The Riptides' Dancing Girl

Albert Macklin
as TV Interviewer

J. Mascis
as The Riptides' Engineer

Eric A. Stromer
as Doris' L.A. Boyfriend

Robert Brunner
as Theremin Player

Chris Shearer
as Security Expert

China Kantner
as Singer on Beach

Paige Dylan
as Singer on Beach

Alicia Jaffee
as Singer on Beach

Alice Cohen
as Singer in Tree

Lita Hernandez
as Singer in Tree

Delia González
as Singer in Tree

Precious Chong
as Crying Woman at Funeral

Peter Fonda
as Guru Dave (voice)

Shawn Colvin
as Commune Guitarist
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