
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.

as Self

as Steve Collins

as Peggy Harrison

as Gina Graham

as David

as Mrs. Babbidge

as Margaret

as Duke Wade

as Fred

as Bus Conductress

as Antonia

as Antonia's Protector

as Headmaster

as Doctor Leger

as Musician