Ray

(2004)Directed by Taylor Hackford152 min · PG-13Drama, Music
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.

Jamie Foxxas Ray Charles
Kerry Washingtonas Della Bea Robinson
Regina Kingas Margie Hendricks
Harry Lennixas Joe Adams
Clifton Powellas Jeff Brown
Bokeem Woodbineas Fathead Newman
Sharon Warrenas Aretha Robinson
C.J. Sandersas Young Ray Robinson
Curtis Armstrongas Ahmet Ertegun
Richard Schiffas Jerry Wexler
Larenz Tateas Quincy Jones
Terrence Howardas Gossie McGee
David Krumholtzas Milt Shaw
Wendell Pierceas Wilbur Brassfield
Aunjanue Ellis-Tayloras Mary Ann Fisher
CTChris Thomas Kingas Lowell Fulson
Rick Gomezas Tom Dowd
Denise Dowseas Marlene
Warwick Davisas Oberon
Patrick Bauchauas Dr. Hacker
Robert Wisdomas Jack Lauderdale
Kurt Fulleras Sam Clark
Jedda Jonesas Mercedes