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Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

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.

  • Drama
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Diana RossDiana RossBillie Holiday
  • Photo of Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsLouis McKay
  • Photo of Richard PryorRichard PryorPiano Man
  • Photo of James T. CallahanJames T. CallahanReg Hanley
  • Photo of Paul HamptonPaul HamptonHarry
  • Photo of Sid MeltonSid MeltonJerry
  • Photo of Virginia CapersVirginia CapersMama Holiday
  • Photo of Yvonne FairYvonne FairYvonne
  • Photo of Isabel SanfordIsabel SanfordThe Madame
  • Photo of Tracee LylesTracee LylesThe Prostitute

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