Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."
6.9 (74 votes)
2h 24m
October 12, 1972
English
Synopsis
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.
Director
Sidney J. Furie
Writers
Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe, Terence McCloy
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Original Title
Lady Sings the Blues
Status
Released
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$19,726,490
Production
Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions