Lady Sings the Blues1972
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
Director
Screenplay
Terence McCloy, Suzanne de Passe, Chris Clark
Actors
Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton, Sid Melton, Ned Glass, Norman Bartold, Byron Kane, George Wyner, Larry Duran, Scatman Crothers
Music
Versions
Theatrical – 144 Minutes
Genres
About the film
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.
suggested the film.
That grants legendary status. Bravo!
That grants legendary status. Bravo!
Ratings
6.9tmdb