Ballad in Blue
89 mins
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.
Piers Bishop
David
Robert Lee Ross
Duke Wade
Anne Padwick
Bus Conductress
Monika Henreid
Antonia
Brendan Agnew
Antonia's Protector
Vernon Hayden
Headmaster
Leo McCabe
Doctor Leger
Burton Wohl
Writer
Herman Blaser
Producer
Alexander Salkind
Executive Producer
Michael Salkind
Executive Producer
Bernie Fenton
Music
Robert Huke
Cinematography
Raymond Poulton
Editor