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Ballad in Blue is a British film of genre Drama directed by Paul Henreid released in USA on 7 september 1966 with Mary Peach
Ballad in Blue (1965)
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Add to a movie listOriginally titled Blues For Lovers, Ballad in Blue was a 1964 film starring R&B legend Ray Charles. The movie was the last of actor Paul Henreid's theatrical-film directorial efforts.
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Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David (Piers Bishop) in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy (Mary Peach) 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 (Tom Bell) an opportunity to work with his band.Actors
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