Ray

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Director

Taylor Hackford

Cast

Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles

Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson

Regina King as Margie Hendricks

C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Charles

Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown

Aunjanue Ellis as Marry Ann Fisher

Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson

Terrence Howard as Gossie Mcgee

Harry Lennix as Joe Adams

Larenz Tate as Quincy Jones

Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler

Denise Dowse as Marlene

Writers

James L. White (screenplay and story)

Taylor Hackford (story)


Summary

When he loses his sight at the age of 9, his hardworking mother urges him not to feel sorry for himself. He rises through the ranks of the Seattle jazz scene, struggling with drug addiction and infidelity while on the road. Supported by his wife, Ray Charles redefines soul music and inspires a generation.
When he loses his sight at the age of 9, his hardworking mother urges him not to feel sorry for himself. He rises through the ranks of the Seattle jazz scene, struggling with drug addiction and infidelity while on the road. Supported by his wife, Ray Charles redefines soul music and inspires a generation.

Genre

Biography, Musical

Released

October 29, 2004

Runtime

2hrs 32min

MPAA

PG-13, for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements

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