Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues
1972
2h 24m
6.9/10 (69 votes)
Budget:$2,000,000
Revenue:$19,726,490
Director: Sidney J. Furie

Lady Sings the Blues

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

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Overview

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.

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Top Cast

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Billie Holiday

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Piano Man

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