Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) is a music drama, directed by Sidney J. Furie. It stars Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 144-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Lady Sings the Blues Is About
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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What is Lady Sings the Blues about?
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.
Where can I watch Lady Sings the Blues?
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How long is Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues runs for 144 minutes (2h 24m).
When did Lady Sings the Blues come out?
Lady Sings the Blues was released in 1972.
Who directed Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues stars Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan.
What is Lady Sings the Blues's rating?
Lady Sings the Blues holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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