Lady Sings the Blues
Sidney J. Furie | United States of America
October 12, 1972 | 144m
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
Drama
Music
Overview:
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.
Credits
| Diana Ross | Billie Holiday |
| Billy Dee Williams | Louis McKay |
| Richard Pryor | Piano Man |
| James T. Callahan | Reg Hanley |
| Paul Hampton | Harry |
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Keywords
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