Ballad in Blue
19651h 29m7.0
Drama, Music
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Genre
- Drama
- Certificate
- NR
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About
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.
Where to watch
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Details
- Director
- Paul Henreid
- Writing
- Burton Wohl
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Feb 18, 1965
- Studio
- Alsa Productions
Cast
Ray Charles
Self
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
Hal Roach
Musician
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