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Rating: 6.9/10 by 63 users

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.

Directing:
  • Sidney J. Furie
Writing:
  • Chris Clark
  • Suzanne de Passe
  • William Dufty
  • Billie Holiday
  • Terence McCloy
Stars:
Release Date: Thu, Oct 12, 1972

Rating: 6.9/10 by 63 users

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Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 24 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

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