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.
- Year : 1965
- Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
- Genre : Drama, Music
- Studio : Alsa Productions
- Keyword : fictional biography
- Director : Paul Henreid
- Cast : Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams, Piers Bishop, Betty McDowall