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The Long Night of Lady Day

The Long Night of Lady Day

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

25 January 1984

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae

Leonard Feather

Leonard Feather

John Hammond

John Hammond

Alice Vrbsky

Alice Vrbsky

Norman Granz

Norman Granz

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