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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.
- October 12, 1972
- Jay Weston, James S. White
Oct 12, 1972 · Lady Sings the Blues: Directed by Sidney J. Furie. With Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan. The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday.
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Pop star Diana Ross portrays legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday in this biographical drama. Beginning with Holiday's traumatic youth, the film depicts her early attempts at a singing career...
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Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Billie Holliday fights drug addiction to make a name for herself as a jazz singer. Cast & Crew. Read More. Sidney J. Furie. Director. Diana Ross. Billie Holiday. Billy Dee Williams. Louis McKay. Richard Pryor. Piano man. James Gallahan. Reg Hanley. Paul Hampton. Harry.
- Sidney J. Furie, Irby Smith, Charles Washburn
- Diana Ross
This was one of the great performances of 1972. And there is no building up to it. The opening scene is one of total and unrelieved anguish; Billie Holiday is locked into prison, destitute and nearly friendless, and desperately needing a fix of heroin.
Summaries. The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday. Born Elinore Harris, Billie Holiday had a difficult teen and young adulthood period, which included working in brothels, both as a cleaning woman and a prostitute, and being raped.
Oct 14, 2022 · ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ At 50: The Classic Film That Captured The Essence Of An Icon. Starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Richard Pryor, the 1972 film was a portrayal of Black...