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The Long Night of Lady Day

Genres

Documentary

Overview

This acclaimed documentary depicts the sad life of the greatest of all jazz singers, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and ultimately shortened by drug abuse and alcoholism. Her story and career are portrayed through rare archival film and television appearances, memorable renditions of her greatest songs, and interviews with friends and colleagues.

Details

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Runtime

90 min

Release Date

1984-01-25

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Vote Count

1

Vote Average

9

Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

Leonard Feather

John Hammond

Alice Vrbsky

Norman Granz

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