Lady Sings the Blues
1972 · Movie · 144 min. · United States
Synopsis of Lady Sings the Blues
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Diana Ross made her film debut opposite Billy Dee Williams in this romantic biopic. LADY SINGS THE BLUES captures the essence of Billie Holliday in this semi-biographic sketch of the tragic life of the famous blues singer. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Actress (Diana Ross), Best Original Screenplay, Best Song Score.
Direction Sidney J. Furie
Cast Diana Ross · Billy Dee Williams · Richard Pryor · James T. Callahan · Paul Hampton · Sid Melton · Virginia Capers · Yvonne Fair · Scatman Crothers · Robert L. Gordy · Harry Caesar
Soundtrack Michel Legrand
Screenplay Chris Clark · Suzanne De Passe · Terence McCloy · Billie Holiday · William Dufty
Cinematography John A. Alonzo
Original title Lady Sings the Blues
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