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Ray (I) (2004)

PG_13  152 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music   -  29 October 2004 (USA)
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The life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles.

Director:

Taylor Hackford

Writers:

Taylor Hackford (story), James L. White (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Foxx ...
Kerry Washington ...
Regina King ...
Clifton Powell ...
Harry Lennix ...
Bokeem Woodbine ...
Aunjanue Ellis ...
Sharon Warren ...
C.J. Sanders ...
Curtis Armstrong ...
Richard Schiff ...
Larenz Tate ...
Terrence Howard ...
Gossie McGee (as Terrence Dashon Howard)
David Krumholtz ...
Wendell Pierce ...
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Storyline

Ray Charles has the distinction of being both a national treasure and an international phenomenon. By the early 1960's Ray Charles had accomplished his dream. He'd come of age musically. He'd made it to Carnegie Hall. The hit records "Georgia," "Born to Lose" successively kept climbing to the top of the charts. He'd made his first triumphant European concert tour in 1960 (a feat which, except for 1965, he's repeated at least once a year ever since). He had taken virtually every form of popular music and broken through its boundaries with such awe inspiring achievements as the LP's "Genius Plus Soul Equals Jazz" and "Modern Sounds in Country & Western." Rhythm & blues (or "race music" as it had been called) became universally respectable through his efforts. Jazz found a mainstream audience it had never previously enjoyed... Written by Crusader  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Ray Charles | 1960s | Racism | Singer | Drugs  | See more »

Taglines:

The only thing more extraordinary than the music is the man behind it: Ray Charles. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Filming Locations:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,039,730 (USA) (31 October 2004) (2006 Screens)

Gross:

$75,305,995 (USA) (13 March 2005)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (extended version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Taylor Hackford says on his commentary that he made the decision to end the film in the middle of Ray's life because his later life consisted of no conflict, only success. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the bus arrives to take Ray to Seattle, and he puts his arm out, his arm is alternately up/down between shots. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Aretha Robinson: Always remember your promise to me. Never let nobody or nothing turn you into no cripple.
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Crazy Credits

Ray Charles is survived by 12 children, 21 grandchildren, and 5 great
grandchildren. See more »


Soundtracks

"Bye Bye Love"
(1957)
Written by Boudleaux Bryant and Felice Bryant
Performed by Ray Charles
Courtesy of Ray Charles Enterprises See more »