CinemaOSMovie · 1965 · 1h 29m · NR

Ballad in Blue

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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.

Directed byPaul Henreid

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
EN
Released
February 18, 1965
Studios
Alsa Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams

Joe Adams

Fred

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

Creative team
Directed by
Paul Henreid
Paul Henreid
Written by
Burton Wohl
Paul Henreid
Paul Henreid
Produced by
Herman Blaser

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