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Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. It was produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures.
Oct 12, 1972 · A 1972 biographical drama film about the life and career of the legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, starring Diana Ross. The film depicts her struggles with racism, poverty, drug addiction, and romance, and features her iconic songs and performances.
- (4.9K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Sidney J. Furie
- 1972-10-12
Aug 18, 2020 · Lady Sings The Blues (1972) 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...
- 72 min
- 94K
- Kallai Genie
A biographical drama about the life and career of jazz singer Billie Holiday, starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. The film covers Holiday's childhood, musical achievements, romance, and drug addiction.
- (62)
- Sidney J. Furie
- R
- Diana Ross
Feb 25, 2021 · Now available on Blu-ray The essence of Billie Holiday, one of America's most loved and memorable blues singers, is captured brilliantly in a tour-de-force debut performance by singer Diana Ross.
- 1 min
- 117.9K
- Paramount Movies
Diana Ross stars as Billie Holiday in this musical biography directed by Sidney J. Furie. Ebert praises Ross's acting and singing, but criticizes the formulaic plot and the length of the film.
Mar 7, 2012 · BILLIE HOLIDAY LYRICS: Lady sings the blues She's got them bad She feels so sad Wants the world to know Just what the blues is all about Lady sings the blues She tells her side...
- 4 min
- 370.9K
- REBEL SONGBIRD
