Ballad in Blue
Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue

1965-02-18 | 89 min

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.

Genres

Drama Music

Cast

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Piers Bishop

Piers Bishop

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Lucy Appleby

Lucy Appleby

Robert Lee Ross

Robert Lee Ross

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