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Film · 1972 · Drama

Lady Sings the Blues

Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.

★6.9 1972 2h 24m Sidney J. Furie PG-13

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.

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Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 80 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Louis McKay
Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Piano Man
James T. Callahan

James T. Callahan

Reg Hanley

Paul Hampton

Harry
Sid Melton

Sid Melton

Jerry
Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair

Yvonne Fair

Yvonne

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Lady Sings the Blues (1972) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 24m drama directed by Sidney J. Furie is rated 6.9/10 by 80 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was Lady Sings the Blues released?

Lady Sings the Blues was released on October 12, 1972.

Who directed Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues was directed by Sidney J. Furie.

How long is Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues has a runtime of 144 minutes (2h 24m).

What genre is Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues is categorized as Drama, Music.

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