About this movie
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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Lady Sings the Blues
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Quick facts
Year
1972
Runtime
2h 24m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
77
Genre
Drama, Music
Director
Language
FR
Budget
$2.0M
Cast
new york city
brothel
jazz singer or musician
mental breakdown
biography
addiction
rape victim
tour bus
racism
based on memoir or autobiography
period drama
drug overdose
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Questions about Lady Sings the Blues
How long is Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues has a runtime of 2h 24m (2 hours and 24 minutes).
Who directed Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues was directed by Sidney J. Furie and released in 1972.
What genre is Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues is a Drama, Music film (1972).
Who stars in Lady Sings the Blues?
The cast of Lady Sings the Blues includes Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton.
What is the TMDB rating for Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 77 votes.
