Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday and a superstar is born
Starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor
Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Her late childhood, stint as a prostitute, early tours, marriages and drug addiction are featured.
Runtime: 144 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Music,Romance
Keywords: biography,racist,based on memoir or autobiography,nightclub owner,withdrawal,blues music,harlem,1940s,1930s
Cast
Billie Holiday
Louis McKay
Piano Man
Reg Hanley (as James Callahan)
Harry
Jerry
Mama Holiday
Yvonne
The Madame
The Agent