Ballad in Blue (1965)

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 (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ray Charles

Self

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

P

Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

R

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams

Fred

A

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

M

Monika Henreid

Antonia

B

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

V

Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

L

Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

H

Hal Roach

Musician

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