Ray (2004)
Ray is a 2004 drama movie directed by Taylor Hackford, with a running time of 2h 32m. It stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Regina King.
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.
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What is Ray about?
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.
When was Ray released?
Ray was released on 29 October 2004.
How long is Ray?
Ray runs 2h 32m.
Who made Ray?
Ray was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Where can I watch Ray?
Ray is available on YouTube TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Ray
Stream: YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles
- Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson
- Regina King as Margie Hendricks
- Harry Lennix as Joe Adams
- Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown
- Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman
- Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson
- C.J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson
- Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun
- Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler
- Larenz Tate as Quincy Jones
- Terrence Howard as Gossie McGee
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