Ballad in Blue
Synopsis
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.
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Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVDOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-05-29
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Ray Charles
Self
Tom Bell
Steve Collins
Mary Peach
Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams
Gina Graham
Piers Bishop
David
Betty McDowall
Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby
Margaret
Robert Lee Ross
Duke Wade
Joe Adams
Fred
Anne Padwick
Bus Conductress
Monika Henreid
Antonia
Brendan Agnew
Antonia's Protector
Vernon Hayden
Headmaster
Leo McCabe
Doctor Leger
Hal Roach
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Henreid
- Screenplay & Story
- Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid
- Original Score
- Bernie Fenton
- Original Title
- Ballad in Blue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Alsa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Henreid
Burton Wohl, Paul Henreid
Bernie Fenton
Robert Huke
Raymond Poulton
Alexander Salkind, Herman Blaser, Michael Salkind
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Henreid
Director
Herman Blaser
Producer
Burton Wohl
Writer
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Robert Huke
Director of Photography
Bernie Fenton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballad in Blue
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What is Ballad in Blue about?
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.
Who directed Ballad in Blue?
Ballad in Blue was directed by Paul Henreid.
Who stars in Ballad in Blue?
The principal cast of Ballad in Blue includes Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams, Piers Bishop.
When was Ballad in Blue released and how long is it?
Ballad in Blue was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad in Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad in Blue was composed by Bernie Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ballad in Blue?
Ballad in Blue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).