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Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Movie"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."
Audience Score
69
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R 2 hr 24 minOct 12th, 1972Music, Drama
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.
StarringDiana RossBilly Dee WilliamsRichard Pryor
DirectorSidney J. Furie

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 12th, 1972 - Buy Tickets
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Berry Gordy
Production Companies:Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions
Movie Tags:
biographynew york cityracism1940s1930speriod dramaaddictionbrothelbased on memoir or autobiographyjazz singer or musician