Released
Lady Sings the Blues
October 12 1972 (about 52 years ago)Rating
69
Based on
63 reviews
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
- Director: Sidney J. Furie
- Writers: Terence McCloy, Suzanne de Passe, Chris Clark
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Runtime: 2 h 24 m
- Country: United States of America
- Companies: Weston Productions, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sidney J. Furie Productions
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Her late childhood, stint as a prostitute, early tours, marriages and drug addiction are featured.
