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Ballad in Blue
Ballad in Blue (originally titled Blues for Lovers) is a 1965 British drama music film starring R&B legend Ray Charles. The film was the last to be directed by Paul Henreid.[1]
| Ballad in Blue | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Henreid |
| Written by | Paul Henreid Burton Wohl |
| Produced by | Herman Blaser |
| Starring | Ray Charles Tom Bell Mary Peach Dawn Addams Piers Bishop |
| Cinematography | Robert Huke |
| Edited by | Raymond Poulton John Trumper |
| Music by | Bernie Fenton |
Production company | Alsa Productions |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release dates |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
Ray Charles helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. However, David's overprotective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring David's sight. Ray tries to help the family, offering Peggy's heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with Ray's band.[2]
Fashion designer Gina tries to lure Steve. Margaret encourages David to sneak out and wander around London late at night on a mischievous adventure.
Cast edit
- Ray Charles as himself
- 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
- Joe Adams as Fred
- Robert Lee Ross as Duke Wade
- Anne Padwick as Bus driver
- Monika Henreid as Antonia
- Brendan Agnew as Antonia's protector
- Vernon Hayden as Headmaster
- Leo McCabe as Doctor Leger
- The Raelettes as Themselves
References edit
- ^ Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ FilmFresh.com 2 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ , British Film Institute.
- ^ "Ballad In Blue" at International Movie Data base.
- ^ "E.T.U. electricians picket Ardmore Studios, Bray, Co. Wicklow, where the film 'Ballad in Blue', starring singer Ray Charles and Dawn Addams, is in production", Irish Photo Archive.
- ^ "Ballad In Blue", DVD Talk.
External links edit
- Ballad in Blue at IMDb