

7.4/10 • 2K
2004-10-29 • 2h 32m
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.
- Directors
- Taylor Hackford
- Editors
- Paul Hirsch

2004-10-29 • 2h 32m
7.4/10 • 2K
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.
- Directors
- Taylor Hackford
- Editors
- Paul Hirsch
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsJamie 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
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- Status
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- Original Language
- English
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- $124,700,000.00
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