Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues

6.9 | 1972-10-12 | Drama Music

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.

Featured Crew

Sidney J. Furie Director
Jay Weston Producer
Cherie Hairstylist
Suzanne de Passe Screenplay
William Dufty Book
Millie Moore Post Production Supervisor
Don Schoenfeld Makeup Supervisor
Chris Clark Screenplay
Norma Koch Costume Design
Billie Holiday Book

Cast

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
Virginia Capers
Virginia Capers
Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne
Isabel Sanford
Isabel Sanford
The Madame
Tracee Lyles
Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute

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