

Lady Sings the Blues
“Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.”
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
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

Isabel Sanford
The Madame
Tracee Lyles
The Prostitute

Ned Glass
The Agent

Milton Selzer
The Doctor
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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