Watch Ballad in Blue (1965) Official Trailer
5.5 / 10 IMDb February 18, 1965 1h 29m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 29m
Release Date
February 18, 1965
Genre
Drama, Music
Status
Released
Rated
Not Rated
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Cast
Ray Charles
as Self
Tom Bell
as Steve Collins
Mary Peach
as Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams
as Gina Graham
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Piers Bishop
as David
Betty McDowall
as Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby
as Margaret
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Robert Lee Ross
as Duke Wade
Joe Adams
as Fred
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Anne Padwick
as Bus Conductress
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Monika Henreid
as Antonia
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Brendan Agnew
as Antonia's Protector
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Vernon Hayden
as Headmaster
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Leo McCabe
as Doctor Leger
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Hal Roach
as Musician
Production Companies
Alsa Productions
Ballad in Blue Official Trailer 1965
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