Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues

Information

Release DateOctober 12, 1972
Runtime2h 24m
StatusReleased
Budget$2M
Revenue$20M
ProductionWeston Productions, Jobete Productions + 3 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.9
69 votes
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Lady Sings the Blues

"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."

Synopsis

Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.

Cast & Crew

Director

Sidney J. Furie
Sidney J. Furie

Featured Cast

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Billie Holiday

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Louis McKay

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Piano Man

James T. Callahan

James T. Callahan

Reg Hanley

Paul Hampton

Paul Hampton

Harry

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