Ballad in Blue (1965)

Ballad in Blue (1965)

1965-02-18 United Kingdom 89 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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 is Himself
Tom Bell is Steve Collins
Steve Collins
Mary Peach is Peggy Harrison
Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams is Gina Graham
Gina Graham
Betty McDowall is Mrs. Babbidge
Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby is Margaret
Margaret
Robert Lee Ross is Duke Wade
Joe Adams is Fred
Anne Padwick is Bus Conductress
Bus Conductress
Brendan Agnew is Antonia's Protector
Antonia's Protector