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Ballad in Blue

Genres

DramaMusic

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.

Details

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Runtime

89 min

Release Date

1965-02-18

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Vote Count

7

Vote Average

6.9

Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.

Ray Charles

Himself

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams

Fred

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

Monika Henreid

Antonia

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

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