poster movie

Ballad in Blue

7 average rating
★★★★★
7
English / 89 MIN. / 1965

The Genres

The Synopsis

Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring his sight. Ray tries to help the whole family, offering the heavy-drinking Peggy’s heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with his band.

The Cast

Ray CharlesTom BellMary PeachDawn AddamsPiers BishopBetty McDowallLucy ApplebyRobert Lee RossJoe AdamsAnne PadwickMonika HenreidBrendan AgnewVernon HaydenLeo McCabeHal Roach

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