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Release Year1965
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
Votes8
DirectorPaul Henreid
WritersBurton Wohl, Paul Henreid
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBallad in Blue
About 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.
Directed by Paul Henreid, Ballad in Blue leans on a strong ensemble — Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1965.
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