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Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Drama Music

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

Release Date: 1972, October 12
Directors: Sidney J. Furie
Countries: United States of America
Production: Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions
Cast: Scatman Crothers, Billy Dee Williams, George Wyner, Larry Duran, Harry Caesar, Paulene Myers, Norman Bartold, Virginia Capers, Clay Tanner, Ned Glass, Jester Hairston, Richard Pryor

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.

Keywords:

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