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Lady Sings the Blues
“Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.”
6.9 / 10• 1972• 2h 24m•R• English
DramaMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sidney J. Furie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lady Sings the Blues is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
