Ballad in Blue

• Rated 7.0 out of 10
• Movie
• 1965
• 1h 29m
• Drama
• Music

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.

Director

Paul Henreid

Starring

Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams