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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 · A 1972 biographical drama film about the life and career of the legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, starring Diana Ross. The film covers her struggles with racism, addiction, and love, and features her iconic songs and performances.
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- Sidney J. Furie
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- Biography, Drama, Music
A 1972 musical biography film starring Diana Ross as jazz singer Billie Holiday. The film covers her rise to fame, her struggles with addiction and her relationship with Louis McKay.
- Sidney J. Furie, Irby Smith, Charles Washburn
- Diana Ross
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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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- Sidney J. Furie
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- 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.
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