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The United States vs. Billie Holiday(2021)

2h 11mMusic, Drama, HistoryMandarin
6.5/10
311 user ratings

Her voice would not be silenced.

Overview

Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."

Director

Lee Daniels

Studio

Lee Daniels Entertainment

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Cast

Andra Day

Andra Day

as Billie Holiday

Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes

as Jimmy Fletcher

Garrett Hedlund

Garrett Hedlund

as Harry Anslinger

Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan

as Reginald Lord Devine

Miss Lawrence

Miss Lawrence

as Miss Freddy

Adriane Lenox

Adriane Lenox

as Mrs. Fletcher

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

as Tallulah Bankhead

Rob Morgan

Rob Morgan

as Louis McKay

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

as Roslyn

Evan Ross

Evan Ross

as Agent Williams

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams

as Lester 'Prez' Young

Tone Bell

Tone Bell

as John Levy

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2021

Runtime

2h 11m

Language

Mandarin

Rating

6.5 / 10

Production Companies

Lee Daniels Entertainment • Roth-Kirschenbaum Films

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Where can I watch The United States vs. Billie Holiday?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021).

What is The United States vs. Billie Holiday about?

Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."

Who directed The United States vs. Billie Holiday?

The United States vs. Billie Holiday was directed by Lee Daniels and released in 2021. It is a music, drama, history film.

How long is The United States vs. Billie Holiday?

The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).

Who stars in The United States vs. Billie Holiday?

The cast of The United States vs. Billie Holiday includes Andra Day as Billie Holiday, Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher, Garrett Hedlund as Harry Anslinger, Leslie Jordan as Reginald Lord Devine, Miss Lawrence as Miss Freddy and more.

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