Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

  • R
  • 10/12/1972 (US)
  • Drama, Music
  • 2h 24m

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

Overview

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.

Sidney J. Furie

Director

Terence McCloy

Screenplay

Suzanne de Passe

Screenplay

Chris Clark

Screenplay

Cast

Diana Ross's headshot

Diana Ross

Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams's headshot

Billy Dee Williams

Louis McKay
Richard Pryor's headshot

Richard Pryor

Piano Man
James T. Callahan's headshot

James T. Callahan

Reg Hanley
Paul Hampton's headshot

Paul Hampton

Harry
Sid Melton's headshot

Sid Melton

Jerry
Virginia Capers's headshot

Virginia Capers

Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair's headshot

Yvonne Fair

Yvonne

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