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Lady Sings the Blues

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

★ 6.9 (71 votes) | 1972 | 2h 24m
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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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date October 12, 1972
  • Budget $2,000,000
  • Revenue $19,726,490
  • Production Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions

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LADY SINGS THE BLUES Trailer 1972 music by MICHEL LEGRAND
LADY SINGS THE BLUES Trailer 1972 music by MICHEL LEGRAND

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