
Lady Sings the Blues
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.
Release Date: 1972-10-12
Drama
Music
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Casts

Diana Ross
as Billie Holiday

Billy Dee Williams
as Louis McKay

Richard Pryor
as Piano Man

James T. Callahan
as Reg Hanley

Paul Hampton
as Harry

Sid Melton
as Jerry

Virginia Capers
as Mama Holiday

Yvonne Fair
as Yvonne

Isabel Sanford
as The Madame

Ned Glass
as The Agent