Lady Sings the Blues 1972

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Written by: Chris Clark & Suzanne de Passe & Terence McCloy
Release date: 1972-10-12
Runtime: 144 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
Cast:
Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Billie Holiday 
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Louis McKay 
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Piano Man 
James T. Callahan
James T. Callahan
Reg Hanley 
Paul Hampton
Paul Hampton
Harry 
Sid Melton
Sid Melton
Jerry