Lady Sings The Blues
Description
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.
Stars
Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton
Runtime
144 minutes
Release Date
October 12, 1972
Rating
6.9/10 (74 votes)