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Ray

“The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.”

2004 · 2 h 32 min
Directed by Taylor Hackford · USA · American Independent Cinema
DramaMusical

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Cast

Jamie Foxx Regina King Kerry Washington Clifton Powell Harry Lennix Bokeem Woodbine

Credits

Written by: Taylor Hackford

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Ray (2004) is a American drama directed by Taylor Hackford. It stars Jamie Foxx, Regina King and Kerry Washington. It runs 152 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (167,643 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
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