Ballad in Blue

Paul Henreid
1965-02-18


6.9
89 min

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

Name Character Team
Ray Charles himself Unowned
Tom Bell Steve Collins Unowned
Mary Peach Peggy Harrison Unowned
Dawn Addams Gina Graham Unowned
Piers Bishop David Unowned
Betty McDowall Mrs. Babbidge Unowned
Lucy Appleby Margaret Unowned
Robert Lee Ross Duke Wade Unowned
Joe Adams Fred Unowned