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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.

1965 |1h 29m |  Drama, Music

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Cast

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Ray Charles

himself

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Tom Bell

Steve Collins

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Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

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Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

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Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

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Lucy Appleby

Margaret

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Joe Adams

Fred

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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