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.

Country

United States of America

Genre

Drama, Music

Released

12 Oct 1972

Cast

Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan