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Watch Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Online

6.978 votes1972R2h 24mDramaMusicIMDb

Synopsis

“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.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Diana Ross
Billie Holiday
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay
Richard Pryor
Piano Man
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley
Paul Hampton
Harry
Sid Melton
Jerry
Virginia Capers
Mama Holiday
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne
Isabel Sanford
The Madame
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Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute
Ned Glass
The Agent
Milton Selzer
The Doctor
Norman Bartold
The Detective #1
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Clay Tanner
The Detective #2
Jester Hairston
The Butler
Bert Kramer
The Policeman
Paul Micale
The Maitre d'
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Michele Aller
The Singer
Byron Kane
The Announcer
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Barbara Minkus
Radio Actress

Availability

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No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Lady Sings the Blues were reported for this region.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lady Sings the Blues available to watch online?

Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Lady Sings the Blues in this region.

What year was Lady Sings the Blues released?

Lady Sings the Blues was released in 1972.

How long is Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues has a runtime of 2h 24m.

What genre is Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues is classified as Drama, Music.

What is the age rating for Lady Sings the Blues?

Lady Sings the Blues is rated R.