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Ballad in Blue
Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue (1965)

69% User Rating
1h 29min
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.

Paul HenreidDirector

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Himself

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

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Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

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Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams

Joe Adams

Fred

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Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

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Monika Henreid

Antonia

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Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

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Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

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Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Musician

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Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVD

Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVD

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