Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
1972 · R · 2h 24m · Drama, Music
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.
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Writers: Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe, Terence McCloy
Music by: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: John A. Alonzo
Editor: Argyle Nelson Jr.
Box office: $20M · Budget: $2M · Rated 6.9/10 by 78 viewers