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.
| Directing | Allison Anders | Director |
| Writing | Allison Anders | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Susan L. Bertram | Costume Design |
| Art | Sara Andrews | Set Decoration |
| Art | François Séguin | Production Design |
| Camera | Jean-Yves Escoffier | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Harvey Rosenstock | Editor |
| Production | Russell Gray | Casting |
| Art | Mayne Berke | Art Direction |
| Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker | Editor |
| Editing | James Y. Kwei | Editor |
| Production | Martin Scorsese | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ruth Charny | Producer |
| Production | Daniel Hassid | Producer |
| Crew | Erik Rondell | Stunts |
