Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born. 1972-10-12 United States of America 144 Min. PG-13
6.9 62 votes

Overview

Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Her late childhood, stint as a prostitute, early tours, marriages and drug addiction are featured.

Cast

Diana Ross is Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams is Louis McKay
Richard Pryor is Piano Man
Piano Man
James T. Callahan is Reg Hanley
Sid Melton is Jerry
Virginia Capers is Mama Holiday
Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair is Yvonne
Isabel Sanford is The Madame
The Madame
Tracee Lyles is The Prostitute
The Prostitute
Ned Glass is The Agent
The Agent
Milton Selzer is The Doctor
The Doctor