LADY SINGS THE BLUES
"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."
Directed by Sidney J. Furie
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.
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
Movie Vibe
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
People who liked this also enjoyed
Prick
2026
Jarhead
2005
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
Hotel Rwanda
2004
American History X
1998
The Godfather Part II
1974
Pocketful of Miracles
1961
The Wanderers
1979
When My Sorrow Died: The Story of Armen Ra and The Theremin
2015
Blues Road Movie
2001
Braveheart
1995
Walk the Line
2005
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
Sign in to write a review, vote, and see friend reviews.
Sign In