Ballad in Blue
1965 | 89m | English
Popularity: 0.5 (history)
| Director: | Paul Henreid |
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| Writer: | Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 18, 1965 |
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| Director: | Paul Henreid |
| Writer: | Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid |
| Genres: | |
| Keywords | fictional biography |
| Production Companies | Alsa Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: May 04, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ray Charles | Himself |
| Tom Bell | Steve Collins |
| Mary Peach | Peggy Harrison |
| Dawn Addams | Gina Graham |
| Piers Bishop | David |
| Betty McDowall | Mrs. Babbidge |
| Lucy Appleby | Margaret |
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Burton Wohl | Writer |
| Paul Henreid | Story, Director |
| Bernie Fenton | Music |
| Robert Huke | Cinematography |
| Raymond Poulton | Editor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Herman Blaser | Producer |
| Michael Salkind | Executive Producer |
| Alexander Salkind | Executive Producer |
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