Lady Sings the Blues
1972 • 2h 24m
69%
“Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.”
Overview
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.
Drama
Music
Release Date
10/12/1972
Status
Released
Original Title
Lady Sings the Blues
Runtime
2h 24m
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$19,726,490
Language
EN
Production Companies
Weston Productions
Jobete Productions
Motown Productions
Paramount Pictures
Sidney J. Furie Productions
