USA,
1972, 144 min
Directed by:
Sidney J. FurieCinematography:
John A. AlonzoComposer:
Michel LegrandCast:
Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton, Sid Melton, Scatman Crothers, George Wyner, Isabel Sanford, Darlene Conley (more)Plots(1)
The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1973 - Diana Ross (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1973 - Chris Clark, Suzanne De Passe, Terence McCloy (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1973 - Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment
- 1973 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1973 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1974 - Diana Ross (Best Leading Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1973 - Diana Ross (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1973 - Michel Legrand (Best Original Score)