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MOVIE • 1984

The Long Night of Lady Day

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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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Top Cast

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

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Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

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Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae

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Leonard Feather

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John Hammond

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Alice Vrbsky

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Norman Granz

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Michele Wallace

Self

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John Jeremy

Director

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Gerry Pomeroy

Editor

Alan Yentob

Alan Yentob

Producer

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Theatrical release date: January 25, 1984

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Film

Status

Released

Release

January 25, 1984

Runtime

90 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

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