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.
Tom Bell | Steve Collins | |
Mary Peach | Peggy Harrison | |
Dawn Addams | Gina Graham | |
Piers Bishop | David | |
Betty McDowall | Mrs. Babbidge | |
Lucy Appleby | Margaret |
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