
Lady Sings the Blues
Drama · Music
Overview
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 Cast


Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday


Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay


Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Piano Man
Richard Pryor
Piano Man


James T. Callahan
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley


Paul Hampton
Paul Hampton
Harry
Paul Hampton
Harry


Sid Melton
Sid Melton
Jerry
Sid Melton
Jerry


Virginia Capers
Virginia Capers
Mama Holiday
Virginia Capers
Mama Holiday


Yvonne Fair
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne
Yvonne Fair
Yvonne


Isabel Sanford
Isabel Sanford
The Madame
Isabel Sanford
The Madame
Tracee Lyles
Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute
Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute
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