Lady Sings the Blues
"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."
Overview
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.
Cast
Details
| Status: | Released |
|---|---|
| Release Date: | 1972-10-12 |
| Budget: | $2,000,000 |
| Revenue: | $19,726,490 |
| Production: | Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions |
