The Long Night of Lady Day
The Long Night of Lady Day
1984, English. Directed by John Jeremy.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 25 January 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Jeremy
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The Long Night of Lady Day runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Long Night of Lady Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 January 1984. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long Night of Lady Day?
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Who directed The Long Night of Lady Day?
The Long Night of Lady Day (1984) was directed by John Jeremy and stars Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae.