Lady Sings the Blues
1972·Movie·
·2h 24min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceThe Human ConditionBetrayalLove Conquers AllThe Cost Of AmbitionAddictionRise And Fall
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersProstitutionAddiction StrugglesRise To FamePersonal DemonsSelf-DestructionMarriage StrugglesMusic IndustryPrison Time
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- Narrative
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Sidney J. Furie, John A. Alonzo
Produced by:
Jay Weston, James S. White, Brad Dexter
Composed by:
Michel Legrand
Cast
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