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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, 1972Drama, Music
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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.
StarringDiana RossBilly Dee WilliamsRichard Pryor
DirectorSidney J. Furie

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 12th, 1972 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$2,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$19,726,490 (Worldwide)
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