poster

Ballad in Blue

Drama | Music

6.9

Release Date

February 18, 1965

Duration

89 min

Status

Released

Language

en

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.

Casts

Ray Charles

Himself

Ray Charles

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Tom Bell

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Mary Peach

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Dawn Addams

Piers Bishop

David

Piers Bishop

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Betty McDowall

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Lucy Appleby

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Robert Lee Ross

Joe Adams

Fred

Joe Adams

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

Anne Padwick

Monika Henreid

Antonia

Monika Henreid

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

Brendan Agnew

Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

Vernon Hayden

Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

Leo McCabe

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