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Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue (1965)

1h 29m | PG-13

⭐ 6.9 / 10

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.

Director: Paul Henreid

Studio: Alsa Productions

Genre: Drama, Music

Video: 720p

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Cast

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

as Himself

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

as Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

as Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

as Gina Graham

Piers Bishop

Piers Bishop

as David

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

as Mrs. Babbidge