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 |
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 |