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Lady Sings the Blues

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Original title

Lady Sings the Blues

Year

1972

Running time

144 min.

Country

United States

Director

Sidney J. Furie

Screenwriter

Chris Clark, Suzanne De Passe, Terence McCloy. Biography: Billie Holiday. Book: William Dufty

Cast

Music

Michel Legrand

Cinematography

John A. Alonzo

Producer

Paramount Pictures, Jobete Productions, Motown Productions

Genre

Musical. Drama | Biography. Jazz

Synopsis

Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Diana Ross made her film debut opposite Billy Dee Williams in this romantic biopic. LADY SINGS THE BLUES captures the essence of Billie Holliday in this semi-biographic sketch of the tragic life of the famous blues singer. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Actress (Diana Ross), Best Original Screenplay, Best Song Score.

Awards: 1972: 5 Nominations for Oscar, including Actress (Diana Ross ), Art Direction, Costume Design

1972: Golden Globes: Most Promising Newcomer - Female (Diana Ross). 3 Nominations

1973: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (Diana Ross)

1973: Cannes Film Festival: Official Selection (Out Of Competition)

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Lady Sings the Blues

1972

Sidney J. Furie

6.3

(309)