Ballad in Blue (1965)
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 CharlesSelf
Tom BellSteve Collins
Mary PeachPeggy Harrison
Dawn AddamsGina GrahamPiers BishopDavid
Betty McDowallMrs. Babbidge
Lucy ApplebyMargaretRobert Lee RossDuke Wade
Joe AdamsFredAnne PadwickBus ConductressMonika HenreidAntoniaBrendan AgnewAntonia's ProtectorVernon HaydenHeadmasterLeo McCabeDoctor LegerHal RoachMusician
