Lady Sings the Blues
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.
Sidney J. Furie Director John A. Alonzo Director of Photography Argyle Nelson Jr. Editor Michel Legrand Original Music Composer Terence McCloy Screenplay Suzanne de Passe Screenplay Chris Clark Screenplay Jay Weston Producer Brad Dexter Producer James S. White Producer Carl Anderson Production Design Norma Koch Costume Design
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