

Information
Release DateOctober 12, 1972
Runtime2h 24m
StatusReleased
Budget$2M
Revenue$20M
ProductionWeston Productions, Jobete Productions + 3 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.9
69 votesPopularity0
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

Featured Cast

Diana Ross
Billie Holiday

Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay

Richard Pryor
Piano Man

James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley

Paul Hampton
Harry