Ballad in Blue
Drama
Music
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1965-02-18
Runtime:
1h 29m
Director:
Paul Henreid
Writer:
Burton Wohl
Official Videos
Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVD
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