Ballad in Blue

Name: Ballad in Blue
Director: Paul Henreid
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1965-02-18
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams, Piers Bishop

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1965 · 89 min · NR · Drama · Music · TMDB 7.0/10

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.

Directed by Paul Henreid

Cast

Ray Charles — Self
Tom Bell — Steve Collins
Mary Peach — Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams — Gina Graham
Piers Bishop — David