Ballad in Blue (1965)

movie · 89 min · English · 6.0/10 (IMDb 5.5)

Streaming in Sweden on Netflix.

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.

Starring Ray Charles, Tom Bell, Mary Peach, Dawn Addams, Piers Bishop, Betty McDowall, Lucy Appleby, Robert Lee Ross.

Drama · Music

New on Netflix

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