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.

Cast

Diana Ross Billie Holiday

Billy Dee Williams Louis McKay

Richard Pryor Piano Man

James T. Callahan Reg Hanley

Paul Hampton Harry

Sid Melton Jerry

Virginia Capers Mama Holiday

Yvonne Fair Yvonne