Ballad in Blue
18/02/1965
1h 29m



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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Cast


Ray Charles
Himself


Tom Bell
Steve Collins


Mary Peach
Peggy Harrison


Dawn Addams
Gina Graham
Piers Bishop
David


Betty McDowall
Mrs. Babbidge


Lucy Appleby
Margaret
Robert Lee Ross
Duke Wade


Joe Adams
Fred
Anne Padwick
Bus Conductress
Monika Henreid
Antonia
Brendan Agnew
Antonia's Protector
Vernon Hayden
Headmaster
Leo McCabe
Doctor Leger


Hal Roach
Musician
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