First-Time Viewing

Ballad in Blue

Release Date:September 7, 1966

Running Time:89 min

Genres:Drama, Music

Director

Cast

Ray Charles Tom Bell Mary Peach Dawn Addams Piers Bishop Betty McDowall Lucy Appleby Robert Lee Ross Joe Adams Anne Padwick Monika Henreid Brendan Agnew

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Rent