Lady Sings the Blues

Movie
TitleLady Sings the Blues
User score

6.9

Release dateOct 12, 1972
GenreDrama, Music
DirectorSidney J. Furie
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesWeston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions
Budget$2,000,000
Revenue$19,726,490
Run time144 min.

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.

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LADY SINGS THE BLUES Trailer 1972 music by MICHEL LEGRAND

Jun 24, 2011

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