Lady Sings the Blues
1972 • Drama | Music
6.9 (75)
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Status
Released
Release date
October 12, 1972
Duration
144 Min
Language
English
Popularity
2.1168
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$19,726,490
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.
