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Director
  
Paul Henreid

Country
  
United Kingdom

5.4/10
IMDb

Duration
  

Language
  
English

Ballad in Blue movie poster

Release date
  
1965 (1965)

Writer
  
Paul Henreid (story), Burton Wohl

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.

Cast

  • Ray Charles as Himself
  • Tom Bell as Steve Collins
  • Mary Peach as Peggy Harrison
  • Dawn Addams as Gina Graham
  • Piers Bishop as David
  • Betty McDowall as Mrs. Babbidge
  • Lucy Appleby as Margaret
  • Joe Adams as Fred
  • Robert Lee Ross as Duke Wade
  • Anne Padwick Bus Conductress
  • Monika Henreid as Antonia
  • Brendan Agnew as Antonia's protector
  • Vernon Hayden as Headmaster
  • Leo McCabe as Doctor Leger
  • The Raelettes as Themselves

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