Ballad in Blue

1h 29min

Drama

Music

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

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Steve Collins
Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham
Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby

Lucy Appleby

Margaret
Anne Padwick

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress
Brendan Agnew

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector
Vernon Hayden

Vernon Hayden

Headmaster
Leo McCabe

Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger
Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Musician

Release date

18th Feb 1965

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English