Lady Sings the Blues
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.
Top Billed Cast
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay
Richard Pryor
Piano Man
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley
Paul Hampton
Harry
Featured Crew
Jay Weston
Producer
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Chris Clark
Screenplay
Suzanne de Passe
Screenplay
William Dufty
Book
Billie Holiday
Book
Terence McCloy
Screenplay
Norma Koch
Costume Design
Cherie
Hairstylist
Don Schoenfeld
Makeup Supervisor
Millie Moore
Post Production Supervisor
Eddie Saeta
Production Manager
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