Ballad in Blue (1965)

02/18/1965 (GB) • 1h 29m

Drama, Music

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.

Top Billed Cast

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Margaret


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

fictional biography

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