Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born. 1972-10-12 United States of America 144 Min. PG-13
6.9 64 votes

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.

Cast

Diana Ross is Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams is Louis McKay
Louis McKay
Richard Pryor is Piano Man
Piano Man
James T. Callahan is Reg Hanley
Reg Hanley
Paul Hampton is Harry
Harry
Sid Melton is Jerry
Jerry
Virginia Capers is Mama Holiday
Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair is Yvonne
Yvonne
Isabel Sanford is The Madame
The Madame
Tracee Lyles is The Prostitute
The Prostitute
Ned Glass is The Agent
The Agent
Milton Selzer is The Doctor
The Doctor

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