Lady Sings the Blues

Release Date: 1972-10-12

Runtime: 144

Languages: English

Rating: 6.9

Votes: 66

Genres: Drama | Music

Director: Sidney J. Furie

Description: 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...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Weston Productions

Jobete Productions