Lady Sings the Blues
First aired on Oct 12, 1972
Runtime: 144 mins
70%
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Diana Ross | Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams | Louis McKay
Richard Pryor | Piano Man
James T. Callahan | Reg Hanley
Paul Hampton | Harry
Sid Melton | Jerry
Featured Crew
Sidney J. Furie | Director
Jay Weston | Producer
William Dufty | Book
Terence McCloy | Screenplay
Billie Holiday | Book
Don Schoenfeld | Makeup Supervisor
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