Ray

Ray (2004)

The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

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.

Date of release
2004-10-29
TMDB
7.5 / 10 (2321)
Runtime
2h 32m
Genres
Drama, Music
Director
Taylor Hackford

Casting

  • Jamie Foxx — Ray Charles
  • Kerry Washington — Della Bea Robinson
  • Regina King — Margie Hendricks
  • Harry Lennix — Joe Adams
  • Clifton Powell — Jeff Brown
  • Bokeem Woodbine — Fathead Newman
  • Sharon Warren — Aretha Robinson
  • C.J. Sanders — Young Ray Robinson
  • Curtis Armstrong — Ahmet Ertegun
  • Richard Schiff — Jerry Wexler
  • Larenz Tate — Quincy Jones
  • Terrence Howard — Gossie McGee

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