Basic Info
Release: October 12, 1972
Runtime: 144 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (74 votes)
Status: Released
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LADY SINGS THE BLUES Trailer 1972 music by MICHEL LEGRAND (YouTube)
Lady Sings the Blues
1972
144 min
⭐ 6.9/10
74 votes
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.
Genres
Drama
Music
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay
Richard Pryor
Piano Man
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley
Paul Hampton
Harry
Sid Melton
Jerry
Virginia Capers
Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne
Isabel Sanford
The Madame
Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute
Ned Glass
The Agent
Milton Selzer
The Doctor
Crew
Jay Weston
Producer
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Chris Clark
Screenplay
Suzanne de Passe
Screenplay
Terence McCloy
Screenplay
James S. White
Producer
Brad Dexter
Producer
Berry Gordy
Executive Producer
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