Movies and TvShows featuring "songstress" theme.

In post-war Japan, an American ex-soldier returns to Tokyo and gets caught up in a web of crime, espionage, and personal drama. He must navigate the dangerous world of the black market and confront his past while trying to protect a young girl caught in the crossfire. As tensions rise between the Japanese and American occupation forces, he finds himself entangled in a political conspiracy and must fight for his survival.

Billie is a revealing documentary about the life of Billie Holiday, a jazz singer from Baltimore who rose to fame in the 1930s. The film explores her struggles with drug addiction, her impact on the music industry, and her fight against racism and cultural appropriation. Through interviews and archival footage, Billie provides an intimate look into the life of this influential African-American woman.

All but a prisoner in the exotic Malayan retreat she shares with her Chinese financier husband, Yuan Sing (Paul Lukas), British singer Sadie Merivale (Kay Walsh) begins a dangerous affair with nearby plantation owner Harold Marquess (Wallace Douglas). But when Sing discovers his wife’s betrayal, he plots to regain his honor by slowly torturing her lover to death.

Just Dusty: The Real Dusty Springfield is a documentary that delves into the untold story of Dusty Springfield, the legendary singer and icon of the swinging sixties. With her mesmerizing voice and unique style, Dusty became an inspiration for many. This film takes a deep dive into her life, career, and the challenges she faced along the way.

The plot centred on American pop singer Kate Lawrence (Branigan) wanting to embark on a career as an actress. The only job she can find is playing the lead role in an Australian theatre production of The Green Year Passes. The hiring of an American causes conflict with her Australian cast and crew, and the chagrin of theatre critic Robert Landau with whom she has an affair.