Ballad in Blue(1965)
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.
Ballad in Blue (1965) is a drama and music film directed by Paul Henreid, released on February 18, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach and Dawn Addams. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Henreid
- Writers:
- Paul Henreid, Burton Wohl
- Producers:
- Herman Blaser
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Huke
- Composer:
- Bernie Fenton
- Production:
- Alsa Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ballad in Blue (1965) Trailer
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Ballad in Blue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Charles
as Self
Tom Bell
as Steve Collins
Mary Peach
as Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams
as Gina Graham
- Piers Bishop
Piers Bishop
as David
Betty McDowall
as Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby
as Margaret
- Robert Lee Ross
Robert Lee Ross
as Duke Wade
Joe Adams
as Fred
- Anne Padwick
Anne Padwick
as Bus Conductress
- Monika Henreid
Monika Henreid
as Antonia
- Brendan Agnew
Brendan Agnew
as Antonia's Protector
Key crew
Directed by Paul Henreid, written by Paul Henreid and Burton Wohl, produced by Herman Blaser.
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Ballad in Blue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Ballad in Blue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ballad in Blue online?
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Ballad in Blue (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ballad in Blue?
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The main cast of Ballad in Blue (1965) includes Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams and Piers Bishop. The film was directed by Paul Henreid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballad in Blue released?
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Ballad in Blue was released on February 18, 1965 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Ballad in Blue worth watching?
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Ballad in Blue (1965) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ballad in Blue?
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Yes. The official Ballad in Blue trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.