Lady Sings the Blues (film)
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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 | over $2 million |
| Box office | $19.7 million |
Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography that, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. It is produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. Diana Ross, in her feature film debut, portrays Holiday, alongside a cast that includes Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan and Scatman Crothers. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1973, including Best Actress for Diana Ross.