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Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.

6.9/10 HD 2h 24m Released

Overview

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.

Details

Type
Movie
Original title
Lady Sings the Blues
Released
1972-10-12
Runtime
2h 24m
Status
Released
Director
Sidney J. Furie
Country
United States of America
Quality
HD
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$19,726,490
Production
Weston Productions
Language
English

Cast

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