Ray(2004)
The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Taylor Hackford
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Cast
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
David Krumholtz
Milt Shaw
Wendell Pierce
Wilbur Brassfield
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Mary Ann Fisher
Chris Thomas King
Lowell Fulson
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Jimmy
Rick Gomez
Tom Dowd
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Where can I watch Ray?+
Ray is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Ray come out?+
Ray was released in 2004.
How long is Ray?+
Ray runs for 152 minutes (2 hours and 32 minutes).
Who directed Ray?+
Ray was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in Ray?+
Ray stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix and Clifton Powell.
Is Ray worth watching?+
Ray holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2,321 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and music.
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