Lady Sings the Blues (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1972, Lady Sings the Blues is a drama, liebesfilm and musik film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 144 minutes. “Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday and a superstar is born” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. US-amerikanische Filmbiografie aus dem Jahr 1972 von Sidney J. Furie. Diana Ross spielt die berühmte Jazzsängerin Billie Holiday (1915–1959). Auf ihren gleichnamigen Erinnerungen (1956) basiert dieser Film.
Who’s in it. Lady Sings the Blues stars Diana Ross as Billie Holiday, Billy Dee Williams as Louis McKay, Richard Pryor as Piano Man and James T. Callahan as Reg Hanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Lady Sings the Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Sings the Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Sings the Blues tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Lady Sings the Blues (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady Sings the Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady Sings the Blues worth watching?
- Lady Sings the Blues holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Sings the Blues?
- Lady Sings the Blues stars Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan and Paul Hampton.
- When was Lady Sings the Blues released?
- Lady Sings the Blues was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.