Lady Sings the Blues (movie)

Lady Sings the Blues (movie)

  • User score: 6.9
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Sidney J. Furie
  • Production companies: Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions
  • Genre: Drama, Music
  • Release date: 10/12/1972
  • Run time: 144 min.

Movie description

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.

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Role(s): Billie Holiday

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Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Role(s): Louis McKay

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Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Role(s): Piano Man

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James T. Callahan

James T. Callahan

Role(s): Reg Hanley

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Paul Hampton

Paul Hampton

Role(s): Harry

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