The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Burton WohlWriter
- Paul HenreidDirector
- Bernie FentonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ray CharlesSelf
- Tom BellSteve Collins
- Mary PeachPeggy Harrison
- Dawn AddamsGina Graham
- Piers BishopDavid
- Betty McDowallMrs. Babbidge
- Lucy ApplebyMargaret
- Robert Lee RossDuke Wade
- Joe AdamsFred
- Anne PadwickBus Conductress
- Monika HenreidAntonia
- Brendan AgnewAntonia's Protector
Stills
Themes
fictional biography