United Kingdom / Feb 18, 1965
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Lee Ross | Duke Wade |
| Joe Adams | Fred |
| Anne Padwick | Bus Conductress |
| Monika Henreid | Antonia |
| Brendan Agnew | Antonia's Protector |
| Vernon Hayden | Headmaster |
| Leo McCabe | Doctor Leger |
| Hal Roach | Musician |
Genres
DramaMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ballad in Blue |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Alsa Productions |
| Release date | 18 febbraio 1965 |
| Executive producer | Alexander Salkind, Michael Salkind |
| Production | Herman Blaser |
| Writer | Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid |
| Editing | Raymond Poulton |
| Cinematography | Robert Huke |
| Assistant directors | Paul Henreid |
| Music | Bernie Fenton |
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| Sound | Bernie Fenton |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Sep 07, 1966 / NR
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