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.

Cast

Ray Charles

Tom Bell

Mary Peach

Dawn Addams

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Piers Bishop

Betty McDowall

Lucy Appleby

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Robert Lee Ross

Joe Adams

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Anne Padwick

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Monika Henreid

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Brendan Agnew