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Movie 6.9 1965 1h 29m

Ballad in Blue

Drama, Music

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

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self

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

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