Movie·1972·2h 24m
Lady Sings the Blues
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
Directed By
Sidney J. Furie
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Terence McCloy, Suzanne de Passe, Chris Clark
Producer
Jay Weston, Berry Gordy
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Music
Michel Legrand
Editor
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
75 votes
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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
Norman Bartold
The Detective #1
Clay Tanner
The Detective #2
Jester Hairston
The Butler
Bert Kramer
The Policeman
Paul Micale
The Maitre d'
Michele Aller
The Singer
// crew
Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Jay Weston
Producer
Terence McCloy
Screenplay
Suzanne de Passe
Screenplay
Chris Clark
Screenplay
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Berry Gordy
Executive Producer
Brad Dexter
Producer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
James S. White
Producer
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