You Light Up My Life (1977): Cast & Plot
You Light Up My Life is a 1977 romantic drama starring Didi Conn as Laurie Robinson, Michael Zaslow and Stephen Nathan. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is You Light Up My Life About?
The premise of You Light Up My Life without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Laurie, a lifelong performer, dreams of becoming a singer, songwriter and actress, but her father forces her into comedy, a skill she lacks. She auditions constantly, becomes engaged to Ken, who doesn’t understand her ambitions, and has a one‑night fling with Chris, learning he is a director. Facing unresolved feelings, she must choose her true path.
You Light Up My Life Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- singing career
- recording booth
- apartment
- crying man
- blonde woman
- backstage drama
- backstage
- audition
- one night stand
- singer songwriter
- wedding engagement
- movie director
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- roast ceremony
- reference to al jolson
- reference to ethel merman
- filming a commercial
- wedding rehearsal
- chance meeting
- recording session
- tennis coach
- telling a joke
- father daughter relationship
- title based on song
You Light Up My Life Cast & Characters
Didi Conn leads the cast as Laurie Robinson, with Michael Zaslow as Chris Nolan and Stephen Nathan as Ken Rothenberg.
- Didi Conn as Laurie Robinson
- Michael Zaslow as Chris Nolan
- Stephen Nathan as Ken Rothenberg
- Melanie Mayron as Annie Gerrard
Also Starring in You Light Up My Life
· 17 more- Joe Silver Sy Robinson
- Simmy Bow Mr. Granek
- Jeffrey Kramer Background Singer
- Ken Olfson 1st Commercial Director
- John Gowans Charley Nelson
- Ed Morgan Account Executive
- Richmond Shepard 2nd Commercial Director
- Marty Zagon Mr. Nussbaum
- Rosemary Alexander Receptionist
- Sparky Watt Uncle Fritz
- Thelma Pelish Rachel
- Judith Novgrod Receptionist
- Jerry Keller Conductor
- Joseph Brooks Creative Executive
- Lisa Reeves Carla Wright
- Bernice Nicholson Mrs. Granek
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You Light Up My Life Plot Summary
What happens in You Light Up My Life from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Laurie Robinson is a young woman who earns a living by performing in commercials and hosting a children’s show on public television, but she would rather concentrate on songwriting and singing than doing comedy with her small-time comedian father Si. One night, Laurie goes to a restaurant where she meets a young film director, Chris Nolan; she drives him back to his apartment and they spend the night together. The next morning, Laurie confesses to Chris that she is engaged and has to be at her wedding rehearsal. He asks if the previous night was just a final fling before marriage, and she says she cannot see him anymore.
Full summary
The whole story of You Light Up My Life, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know You Light Up My Life?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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You Light Up My Life Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Tu accendi la mia vita” and “Stern meines Lebens”.
- Also known as
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- Tu accendi la mia vita
- Stern meines Lebens
- 你照亮我的生命
- Tú iluminas mi vida
- Un petit mélo dans la tête
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You Light Up My Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of You Light Up My Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is You Light Up My Life?
You Light Up My Life runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was You Light Up My Life released?
You Light Up My Life was released on August 31, 1977.
Who is in the cast of You Light Up My Life?
You Light Up My Life stars Didi Conn as Laurie Robinson, Michael Zaslow as Chris Nolan and Stephen Nathan as Ken Rothenberg, among 21 credited actors.
Does You Light Up My Life have a post-credit scene?
No. You Light Up My Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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