Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
1972-10-12
United States of America
144 Min.
PG-13
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.
Cast
Billie Holiday
Louis McKay
Piano Man
Reg Hanley
Harry
Jerry
Mama Holiday
Yvonne
The Madame
The Prostitute
The Agent
The Doctor
The Detective #1
The Detective #2
The Butler
The Policeman
The Maitre d'
The Singer
The Announcer
Radio Actress
Angela DeMarco
Debbie McGee
The M.C.
The Policewoman
The Jail Guard
Hood #1
Hood #2
Reporter #1
Reporter #2
Reporter #3
Denise
Aunt Ida
Vic
The Hawk
The Rapist
Mrs. Edson
Big Ben
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