6.9Lady Sings the Blues · 1972
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) is a Drama / Music film directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor.
DramaMusic
6.9Overview
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.
Cast
Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton, Sid Melton, Virginia Capers, Yvonne Fair
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What is "Lady Sings the Blues" about?
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.
When was "Lady Sings the Blues" released?
Lady Sings the Blues was released in 1972.
Who stars in "Lady Sings the Blues"?
The cast includes Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan.
