Lady Sings the Blues

Based On the book by Billie Holiday

Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography that, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. It is produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. Diana Ross, in her feature film debut, portrays Holiday, alongside a cast that includes Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan and Scatman Crothers. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1973, including Best Actress for Diana Ross.

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Release date:

October 12, 1972

Director:

Sidney J. Furie

Cast:

Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, George Wyner, Isabel Sanford

Genre:

Drama, Musical, Biographical

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1972 in adaptations