Ballad in Blue (1966)

  • NR
  • 09/07/1966 (US)
  • Drama, Music
  • 1h 29m

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.

Burton Wohl

Writer

Paul Henreid

Story, Director

Cast

Ray Charles's headshot

Ray Charles

himself
Tom Bell's headshot

Tom Bell

Steve Collins
Mary Peach's headshot

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams's headshot

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham
Piers Bishop's headshot

Piers Bishop

David
Betty McDowall's headshot

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby's headshot

Lucy Appleby

Margaret
Robert Lee Ross's headshot

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

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