IMDb
5.5 /10
181 votes


Drama · Music · 1965 · 1h 29min
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 DVD· Clip
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IMDb
5.5 /10
181 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
50 /100
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TMDB
7.0 /10
8 votes
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Weighted average
5.8/10