Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Her late childhood, stint as a prostitute, early tours, marriages and drug addiction are featured.
Released: Oct 12, 1972
Runtime: 144 minutes
Stars: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton, Sid Melton
Crew: Jay Weston (Producer), Sidney J. Furie (Director), Chris Clark (Screenplay), Suzanne de Passe (Screenplay), William Dufty (Book), Billie Holiday (Book)