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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Lady Sings the Blues was released on October 12, 1972.
The runtime of Lady Sings the Blues is 2h 24m.
Lady Sings the Blues is a Drama, Music movie.
Lady Sings the Blues has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
Lady Sings the Blues is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Lady Sings the Blues was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
The main cast of Lady Sings the Blues includes Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor.
Lady Sings the Blues is originally in French.