Ballad in Blue
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Country United Kingdom | 5.4/10 IMDb Duration Language English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date 1965 (1965) |
Originally titled Blues For Lovers, Ballad in Blue was a 1964 film starring R&B legend Ray Charles. The movie was the last of actor Paul Henreid's theatrical-film directorial efforts.
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Plot
Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David (Piers Bishop) in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy (Mary Peach) 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 (Tom Bell) an opportunity to work with his band.
Sub-plots include fashion designer Gina (Dawn Addams) trying to lure Steve; and Margaret (Lucy Appleby) encouraging David to sneak out and wander around London late at night on a mischievous adventure.
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