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6.9/10 • 63

1972-10-12 • 2h 24m

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Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.

Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Her late childhood, stint as a prostitute, early tours, marriages and drug addiction are featured.

Directors
Sidney J. Furie
Editors
Argyle Nelson Jr.

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  1. Diana Ross

    Diana Ross

    Billie Holiday

  2. Billy Dee Williams

    Billy Dee Williams

    Louis McKay

  3. Richard Pryor

    Richard Pryor

    Piano Man

  4. James T. Callahan

    James T. Callahan

    Reg Hanley

  5. Paul Hampton

    Paul Hampton

    Harry

  6. Sid Melton

    Sid Melton

    Jerry

  7. Virginia Capers

    Virginia Capers

    Mama Holiday

  8. Yvonne Fair

    Yvonne Fair

    Yvonne

  9. Isabel Sanford

    Isabel Sanford

    The Madame

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Original Language
English
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Keywords
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