Lady Sings the Blues

(1972)

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Synopsis

The heartbreaking story of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, from her difficult childhood to her turbulent rise to fame, mired by racism and addiction. Loosely based on her autobiography.

Directors

Sidney J. Furie, John A. Alonzo, Carl Anderson, Berry Gordy, Chris Clark

Production year

1972

Rating

R

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Runtime

144 minutes

Cast

Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James Callahan, Paul Hampton