Movie
Lady Sings the Blues
“Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.”
6.9/10
1972
2h 24m
en
Drama
Music
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.
Director
Sidney J. Furie
Writers
Suzanne de Passe, Chris Clark
Movie Information
Release Date
October 12, 1972
Runtime
2h 24m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
74
Production
Weston Productions
Jobete Productions
Motown Productions
Sidney J. Furie Productions
