Lady Sings the Blues
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton
Writer: Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe, William Dufty, Billie Holiday, Terence McCloy
Release Date:
October 12, 1972
October 12, 1972
Ratings:
6.9 / 10
6.9 / 10
Director:
Sidney J. Furie
Sidney J. Furie
Companies:
Weston Productions
Weston Productions
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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