Ballad in Blue
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ray Charles
Himself
Tom Bell
Steve Collins
Mary Peach
Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams
Gina Graham
Piers Bishop
David
Featured Crew
Burton Wohl
Writer
Paul Henreid
Story
Paul Henreid
Director
Alexander Salkind
Executive Producer
Herman Blaser
Producer
Michael Salkind
Executive Producer
Bernie Fenton
Music
Robert Huke
Cinematography
Raymond Poulton
Editor
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