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You Light Up My Life
You Light Up My Life
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  2. You Light Up My Life

You Light Up My Life

1977
1h 30m
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1977

Runtime

1h 30m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

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Storyline

"Sometimes when you reach for a dream you have to leave something behind."

Laurie has been in show business since she was a child. Her dream is to be a singer, songwriter and actress. Her father wants her to be a comedian like him and Laurie only tries because it pleases her father. But she is a lousy comedian. She auditions for everything and is engaged to Ken, but Ken does not understand her needs. She has a one night stand with Chris, only to later find that he is a director. She has many emotions that have not yet been addressed and she must face them before she can get on with her life.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Aug 31, 1977
Languages
English
Director
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Production
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

22 Cast Members

Didi Conn

Didi Conn

Laurie Robinson

Joe Silver

Joe Silver

Sy Robinson

Michael Zaslow

Chris Nolan

Stephen Nathan

Stephen Nathan

Ken Rothenberg

Melanie Mayron

Melanie Mayron

Annie Gerrard

Jerry Keller

Conductor

Lisa Reeves

Lisa Reeves

Carla Wright

John Gowans

John Gowans

Charley Nelson

Simmy Bow

Simmy Bow

Mr. Granek

Bernice Nicholson

Mrs. Granek

Ed Morgan

Ed Morgan

Account Executive

Joseph Brooks

Joseph Brooks

Creative Executive

Marty Zagon

Marty Zagon

Mr. Nussbaum

Frank Conn

Frank Conn

Stage Manager

Sparky Watt

Uncle Fritz

Ken Olfson

Ken Olfson

1st Commercial Director

Richmond Shepard

Richmond Shepard

2nd Commercial Director

Thelma Pelish

Thelma Pelish

Rachel

Jeffrey Kramer

Jeffrey Kramer

Background Singer

Rosemary Alexander

Rosemary Alexander

Receptionist

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