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Ballad in Blue (1965)

Overview

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.
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Paul Henreid profile
Paul Henreid

Director

Cast

Ray Charles profile
Ray Charles

himself

Tom Bell profile
Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach profile
Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams profile
Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Piers Bishop profile
Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall profile
Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby profile
Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Robert Lee Ross profile
Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams profile
Joe Adams

Fred

Ray Charles profile
Ray Charles

himself

Tom Bell profile
Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach profile
Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams profile
Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Piers Bishop profile
Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall profile
Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby profile
Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Robert Lee Ross profile
Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams profile
Joe Adams

Fred

Extra

Release Date

February 18, 1965

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Alsa Productions logo

Available On

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Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVD

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