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Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue

7.0 (8) ·1965 ·89 min ·Movie
Drama Music

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.

Top Cast

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

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