Lady Sings the Blues
19722ч 24мин15+
(75)
"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."
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.
Director:Sidney J. Furie
Details
Basic Info
StatusReleased
Release DateOctober 12, 1972
Age Rating15+
Original Languageen
Budget2 000 000 щ.д.
Revenue19 726 490 щ.д.
Statistics
Vote Count75
Popularity2
Languages
English
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Weston Productions
Jobete Productions
Motown Productions
Paramount Pictures
Sidney J. Furie Productions
Crew
Writers
Chris Clark
Suzanne de Passe
Terence McCloy
Producers
Jay Weston
James S. White
Brad Dexter
Composer
Michel Legrand
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Editor
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Keywords
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