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

Duration:

144 minutes

Year:

1972

Director:

Sidney J. Furie

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Company:

Weston Productions,

Jobete Productions,

Motown Productions,

Paramount Pictures,

Sidney J. Furie Productions

Budget:

$2,000,000

Revenue:

$19,726,490

Cast:

Billie Holiday

Louis McKay

Piano Man

Reg Hanley

Harry

Crew:

Director

Producer

Hairstylist

Screenplay

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