You Light Up My Life

You Light Up My Life

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

PG 1977 · 90 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Joseph Brooks · Written by Joseph Brooks

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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

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