Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
Synopsis
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter is described by CBS as "a dramatic love story" about the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Top Cast
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Frances Fisher
Lucille Ball
Robin Pearson Rose
Vivian Vance
John Wheeler
William Frawley
Bette Ford
De-De
Edith Diaz
Mother Arnaz
Matthew Faison
Harry
Liane Langland
Maureen O'Hara
Patrick Cronin
Doc Bender
Alan Oppenheimer
Arthur Lyons
Joyce Blair
Roxana
Don Keefer
Grandpa Ball
Roger Rose
Cousin Larry
Jim Brochu
Max
Rance Howard
Bernie
Amanda Carlin
Maid
Larry Anderson
Percy
Maurice Benard
Desi Arnaz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Screenplay & Story
- William Luce, Cynthia A. Cherbak
- Original Title
- Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Jarrott
William Luce, Cynthia A. Cherbak
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Jarrott
Director
William Luce
Writer
Cynthia A. Cherbak
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
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What is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter about?
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter is described by CBS as "a dramatic love story" about the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Who directed Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter?
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Who stars in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter?
The principal cast of Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter includes Frances Fisher, Robin Pearson Rose, John Wheeler, Bette Ford, Edith Diaz.
When was Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter released and how long is it?
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter?
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).