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.
Directed by Paul Henreid · Written by Burton Wohl
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Ray Charles Self -
Tom Bell Steve Collins -
Mary Peach Peggy Harrison -
Dawn Addams Gina Graham - Piers Bishop David
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Betty McDowall Mrs. Babbidge -
Lucy Appleby Margaret - Robert Lee Ross Duke Wade
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Joe Adams Fred - Anne Padwick Bus Conductress
- Monika Henreid Antonia
- Brendan Agnew Antonia's Protector
Make it a double feature
3h 41m together
Ballad in Blue
The Madwoman of Chaillot
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