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Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

1972

6.9

Categories:

  • Drama
  • Music

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.

Sidney J. Furie

Director

Jay Weston

Producer

Brad Dexter

Producer

James S. White

Producer

Cast:

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  • Diana Ross

    Diana Ross

    Billie Holiday
  • Billy Dee Williams

    Billy Dee Williams

    Louis McKay
  • Richard Pryor

    Richard Pryor

    Piano Man
  • James T. Callahan

    James T. Callahan

    Reg Hanley
  • Paul Hampton

    Paul Hampton

    Harry
  • Sid Melton

    Sid Melton

    Jerry