6.9

Ballad in Blue
Released
1h 29m
2/18/1965
en - GB
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.
Drama
Music
Actors

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