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18/02/1965 Drama, Music 1h 29m
70
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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.

  1. Paul Henreid

    Director

  2. Burton Wohl

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Ray Charles

    Self

  2. Tom Bell

    Steve Collins

  3. Mary Peach

    Peggy Harrison

  4. Dawn Addams

    Gina Graham

  5. Piers Bishop

    David

  6. Betty McDowall

    Mrs. Babbidge

  7. Lucy Appleby

    Margaret

  8. Robert Lee Ross

    Duke Wade

  9. Joe Adams

    Fred

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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