Lady Sings the Blues
6.9|1972|2h 24m| EN
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.
Genres: Drama, Music
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Votes: 64
Production Companies:
Weston Productions
Jobete Productions
Motown Productions
Paramount Pictures
Sidney J. Furie Productions
Main Actors:
Diana Ross
Acting
Billy Dee Williams
Acting
Richard Pryor
Acting
James T. Callahan
Acting
Paul Hampton
Acting
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