You Light Up My Life (1977)

  • PG
  • 08/31/1977 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 30m

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

Overview

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.

Joseph Brooks

Director, Writer

Cast

Didi Conn's headshot

Didi Conn

Laurie Robinson
Joe Silver's headshot

Joe Silver

Sy Robinson
Michael Zaslow's headshot

Michael Zaslow

Chris Nolan
Stephen Nathan's headshot

Stephen Nathan

Ken Rothenberg
Melanie Mayron's headshot

Melanie Mayron

Annie Gerrard
Jerry Keller's headshot

Jerry Keller

Conductor
Lisa Reeves's headshot

Lisa Reeves

Carla Wright
John Gowans's headshot

John Gowans

Charley Nelson

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