Ballad in Blue (1965)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Ballad in Blue
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| France | — | Canal VOD | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix, Raro Video, The Film Club | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | Netflix, Netflix Kids | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Ballad in Blue in 19 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Ballad in Blue is a Drama, Music movie, released on 1965-02-18, runtime 89 minutes.
Is Ballad in Blue worth watching?
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Where can I watch Ballad in Blue?
In the United States, Ballad in Blue is free to watch on Mometu and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Paul Henreid
Cast
- Ray Charles as Self
- 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
- Robert Lee Ross as Duke Wade
- Joe Adams as Fred
- Anne Padwick as Bus Conductress
- Monika Henreid as Antonia
- Brendan Agnew as Antonia's Protector
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Sources
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