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Lady Sings the Blues

Release Date: 1972

Cast: Robert Gordy, Yvonne Fair, Billy Dee Williams, Virginia Capers, Paul Hampton, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Scatman Crothers, Sid Melton

Categories: Movies, Biographical film, Biography, Musical Drama, Musical, Biopic [feature]

Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical film about jazz singer Billie Holiday loosely based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from one of Holiday's most popular songs. It was produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. Diana Ross portrayed Holiday, alongside a cast including Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan and Scatman Crothers. The movie was adapted by Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe, and Terence McCloy from the book by William Dufty and Billie Holiday. It was directed by Sidney J. Furie. It was nominated for five Academy... MORE

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Fran Primus performing as part of a jazz tribute to Billie Holiday at the Flame Restaurant in New Bern, North Carolina

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