Ballad in Blue
Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue (1965)

1965-02-18

(US) •

Drama,

Music

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Overview

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.

Movie Cast

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Ray Charles

Himself

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Tom Bell

Steve Collins

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Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

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Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

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Piers Bishop

David

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Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

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Lucy Appleby

Margaret

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Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

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Joe Adams

Fred

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Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

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Monika Henreid

Antonia

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Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

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Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

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Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

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Hal Roach

Musician