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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sidney J. Furie
Writing:
- Chris Clark
- Suzanne de Passe
- William Dufty
Stars:
Release Date: 1972-10-12
6.9/10
6.9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 144
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $19,726,490
Louis McKay
The Madame
Jerry
Billie Holiday
Piano Man
Reg Hanley
Harry
Mama Holiday
Yvonne
The Agent
Big Ben
The Doctor
The Detective #1
The Maitre d'
The Announcer
The M.C.
Reporter #1
The Rapist
Mrs. Edson
The Policeman
