poster

1965

NR (02/18/1965) (GB)

Drama, Music,

1h 29m

69

User Score

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.

1965

69

User Score

NR (02/18/1965) (GB)

Drama, Music,

1h 29m

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.

Cast

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

Betty McDowall

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

Anne Padwick

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

Brendan Agnew

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector

Vernon Hayden

Vernon Hayden

Headmaster

Leo McCabe

Leo McCabe

Doctor Leger

Hal Roach

Hal Roach

Musician