Lady Sings the Blues (film)
Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. It was produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. Diana Ross, in her feature film debut, portrayed Holiday, alongside a cast including Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, and Scatman Crothers. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1973, including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Diana Ross.
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Theatrical release poster by Bill Gold | |
| Directed by | Sidney J. Furie |
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| Based on | Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday William Dufty |
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| Cinematography | John A. Alonzo |
| Edited by | Argyle Nelson |
| Music by | Michel Legrand |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $14 million |
| Box office | $19.7 million |
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