Ray (2004)
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Taylor Hackford
Writing:
- James L. White
- Taylor Hackford
Stars:
Release Date: 2004-10-29
7.4/10
7.4/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 152
- Budget: $40,000,000
- Revenue: $124,700,000
Jerry Wexler
Dr. Hacker
Oberon
Billy Ray
Fathead Newman
Gossie McGee
Ray Charles
Della Bea Robinson
Margie Hendricks
Joe Adams
Jeff Brown
Ahmet Ertegun
Quincy Jones
Milt Shaw
Wilbur Brassfield
Mary Ann Fisher
Lowell Fulson
Jimmy
Tom Dowd
Marlene
Jack Lauderdale
Sam Clark
Mary Ann Fisher
Eula
Ruth Brown
Ray Charles Jr. - 9-10 Yrs.
Woman in Sandpiper Lounge (uncredited)
