Lady Sings the Blues

Name: Lady Sings the Blues
Cast: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Sidney J. FurieWriters: Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe, Terence McCloyProducers: Berry Gordy, Brad Dexter, James S. White, Jay Weston

Diana Ross

as Billie Holiday

Billy Dee Williams

as Louis McKay

Richard Pryor

as Piano Man

James T. Callahan

as Reg Hanley

Paul Hampton

as Harry

Sid Melton

as Jerry

Virginia Capers

as Mama Holiday

Yvonne Fair

as Yvonne

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