Drama ·Music · United Kingdom · 1965 · 1h 29m

Ballad in Blue

Director

Cast

Ray Charles as Self Tom Bell as Steve Collins Mary Peach as Peggy Harrison Dawn Addams as Gina Graham Piers Bishop as David Betty McDowall as Mrs. Babbidge

Crew

Raymond Poulton — Editor Burton Wohl — Writer Paul Henreid — Story Herman Blaser — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

fictional biography

Key Collaborators

Paul Henreid Director Raymond Poulton Editor Burton Wohl Writer Paul Henreid Story Herman Blaser Producer

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