You Light Up My Life
“Sometimes when you reach for a dream you have to leave something behind.”
Synopsis
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.
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Kasey Cisyk and Didi Conn - You Light Up My Life (from You Light Up My Life) (1977)
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-04-02
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Didi Conn
Laurie Robinson
Joe Silver
Sy Robinson
Michael Zaslow
Chris Nolan
Stephen Nathan
Ken Rothenberg
Melanie Mayron
Annie Gerrard
Jerry Keller
Conductor
Lisa Reeves
Carla Wright
John Gowans
Charley Nelson
Simmy Bow
Mr. Granek
Bernice Nicholson
Mrs. Granek
Ed Morgan
Account Executive
Joseph Brooks
Creative Executive
Marty Zagon
Mr. Nussbaum
Frank Conn
Stage Manager
Sparky Watt
Uncle Fritz
Ken Olfson
1st Commercial Director
Richmond Shepard
2nd Commercial Director
Thelma Pelish
Rachel
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Brooks
- Original Score
- Joseph Brooks
- Original Title
- You Light Up My Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Eric Saarinen
Lynzee Klingman
Joseph Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Brooks
Director
Joseph Brooks
Writer
Joseph Brooks
Original Music Composer
Joseph Brooks
Producer
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Eric Saarinen
Director of Photography
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is You Light Up My Life about?
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.
Who directed You Light Up My Life?
You Light Up My Life was directed by Joseph Brooks.
Who stars in You Light Up My Life?
The principal cast of You Light Up My Life includes Didi Conn, Joe Silver, Michael Zaslow, Stephen Nathan, Melanie Mayron.
When was You Light Up My Life released and how long is it?
You Light Up My Life was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for You Light Up My Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You Light Up My Life was composed by Joseph Brooks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You Light Up My Life?
You Light Up My Life holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).