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Ballad in Blue
Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

18 February 1965

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Himself

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Piers Bishop

Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Robert Lee Ross

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams

Joe Adams

Fred

Anne Padwick

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

Monika Henreid

Monika Henreid

Antonia

Brendan Agnew

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

Vernon Hayden

Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

Leo McCabe

Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Musician

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