Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue

89 mins | Drama, Music | Feb. 18, 1965

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.

Ballad in Blue

89 mins | Drama, Music | Feb. 18, 1965

Ballad in Blue
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.
IMDb rating 5.5
Producers Alsa Productions
Original title Ballad in Blue
Directors Paul Henreid
Writers Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid

Cast

Ray Charles

as himself

Tom Bell

as Steve Collins

Mary Peach

as Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

as Gina Graham

Piers Bishop

as David

Betty McDowall

as Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

as Margaret

Robert Lee Ross

as Duke Wade

Joe Adams

as Fred