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Lady Sings the Blues poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.4 / 100
1972·Biography / Drama / Music·2h 24m

LADY SINGS THE BLUES

“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, 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.

Above the Line
Sidney J. Furie·DirectorChris Clark·ScreenplaySuzanne de Passe·ScreenplayJohn A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyMichel Legrand·Original Music ComposerArgyle Nelson Jr.·Editor
Cast
Diana Ross·Billie HolidayBilly Dee Williams·Louis McKayRichard Pryor·Piano ManJames T. Callahan·Reg HanleyPaul Hampton·HarrySid Melton·JerryVirginia Capers·Mama HolidayYvonne Fair·YvonneIsabel Sanford·The MadameTracee Lyles·The Prostitute
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Sidney J. Furie·Director
Writing· 3
Chris Clark·ScreenplaySuzanne de Passe·ScreenplayTerence McCloy·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John A. Alonzo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Argyle Nelson Jr.·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Michel Legrand·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Jay Weston·ProducerJames S. White·ProducerBrad Dexter·Producer
By the Numbers
83.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
68%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$20M
ROI 886%
Worldwide Gross
0
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Elegant, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a woman in a long, light-colored gown, standing with her arms raised above her head. She is wearing long white gloves and has white fl”

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Key Elements
GownGlovesFlowers
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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