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Lady Sings the Blues

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Information

Producer:Sidney J. Furie
Year:1972
Genre:Drama, Music
Popularity:1
Duration:2:24

Cast

Diana RossBilly Dee WilliamsRichard PryorJames T. CallahanPaul HamptonSid MeltonVirginia Capers

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.

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