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Ballad in Blue

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 Cast

  • Ray Charles

    Ray Charles

    Self

  • Tom Bell

    Tom Bell

    Steve Collins

  • Mary Peach

    Mary Peach

    Peggy Harrison

  • Dawn Addams

    Dawn Addams

    Gina Graham

  • Piers Bishop

    Piers Bishop

    David

  • Betty McDowall

    Betty McDowall

    Mrs. Babbidge

  • Lucy Appleby

    Lucy Appleby

    Margaret

  • Robert Lee Ross

    Robert Lee Ross

    Duke Wade

  • Joe Adams

    Joe Adams

    Fred

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.

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