Movie

Ballad in Blue

★ 7/10 · 8 votes 1965 1h 29m Released

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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.

Cast

Ray Charles Self Tom Bell Steve Collins Mary Peach Peggy Harrison Dawn Addams Gina Graham P Piers Bishop David Betty McDowall Mrs. Babbidge