Ballad in Blue (1965)
1h 29m · 18 Feb 1965
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7.0/10
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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.
| Movie ID | 123205 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Music |
| Director | Paul Henreid |
| Main cast | Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams, Piers Bishop, Betty McDowall, Lucy Appleby, Robert Lee Ross |
| Release date | 18 February 1965 |
| Release year | 1965 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 89 min (1h 29m) |
| Rating | 7.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Alsa Productions |
Director: Paul Henreid
Writers: Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid
Top cast
Ray CharlesSelf
Tom BellSteve Collins
Mary PeachPeggy Harrison
Dawn AddamsGina Graham
Piers BishopDavid
Betty McDowallMrs. Babbidge
Lucy ApplebyMargaret
Robert Lee RossDuke Wade
Joe AdamsFred
Anne PadwickBus Conductress
Monika HenreidAntonia
Brendan AgnewAntonia's Protector
Vernon HaydenHeadmaster
Leo McCabeDoctor Leger
Hal RoachMusician
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