You Light Up My Life
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Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Joseph Brooks
Didi Conn
Joe Silver
Michael Zaslow
Stephen Nathan
Melanie Mayron
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Laurie Robinson has come to a crossroads in her life; she does not want to follow in the footsteps of her well-known comedian father, and she doesn't really love the man to whom she is engaged. Leaving all behind, Laurie sets out on her own, determined to become an actress and songwriter. Her dreams seem to be realized when she successfully auditions for a film role and has a whirlwind affair with the director. Just as quickly, however, the dream begins to disintegrate.
Director
Joseph Brooks
Cast
Didi Conn
Joe Silver
Michael Zaslow
Stephen Nathan
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Melanie Mayron
Jerry Keller
Lisa Reeves
John Gowans
Simmy Bow
Bernice Nicholson
Ed Morgan
Joe Brooks
Amy Letterman
Marty Zagon
Martin Gish
Brian Byers
Tom Gerrard
Arnold Weiss
Terry Brannen
Barry Godwin
John Miller
Stephen Tice
Eileen Dietz
Lindsey Jones
Kacey Cisyk
Greta Ronnegan
Lisa Nicholson
Ruth Manning
Rosemary Lovell
Judy Novgrad
Jeffrey Kramer
Frank Conn
Mary Kwan
Edward Steefe
Cynthia Szigeti
Sparky Watt
Robin O'hara
Ken Olfson
Richmond Shepard
Aurora Roland
Thelma Pelish
John Millerberg
Nancy Chadwick
Matt Hyde
Jerry Barnes
Bob Manahan
Crew
Jeffrey Benjamin Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Frank Capp
Jack Cash
Nancy Chadwick
Bill Cooper
Rick Dior
Nicholas Grippo
Bernard Hajdenberg
Kate Hirson
Lynzee Klingman
Edwin Morgan
Edwin Morgan
Edwin Morgan
David Nadian
Art Names
John Patton
Tom Ramussen
Eric Saarinen
Jerry Segal
Harry Skis
Donna Turner
Richard Vorisek
Henry Williams
Film Details
Technical Specs
Award Wins
Best Song
Quotes
I learned something today, Pop. It was really painful, but I learned something. I learned that I have to depend on myself. I can't depend on anybody else and that's ok. You know why? Because I'm a really good person to depend on. Maybe I don't have someone that I thought I loved a lot really, but that's ok because I've got me. And I've got my work. And I've got my music. And I love that - more than anything else on this earth.- Laurie Robinson/Didi Conn
Trivia
All songs sung by Didi Conn in the movie were lip-synched. According to the soundtrack album, the actual singer was Kasey Ciszk, who also appears as a bridesmaid. (The original hit single was of course sung by Debby Boone.)
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1977
Todd-AO
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1977