from Universal Pictures
Directed by
Taylor Hackford
Starring
Jamie Foxx (Ray Charles)
Regina King (Margie Hendrix)
Kerry Washington (Della Charles)
Curtis Armstrong (Ahmet Ertegun)
Patrick Bauchau (Dr. Hacker)
Warwick Davis (Oberon)
Aunjanue Ellis (Ruth Brown)
Rick Gomez (Tom Dowd)
Terrence Howard (Guitar Slim)
David Krumholtz (Milt)
Harry J. Lennix
Usher Raymond (Jackie Wilson)
C.J. Sanders (Young Ray)
Richard Schiff (Gerald "Jerry" Wexler)
Larenz Tate (Quincy Jones)
Ralph E. Tresvant (Sam Cooke)
Robert Wisdom (Jack Lauderdale)
Denise Y. Dowse (Marlene Andres)
Chris Thomas King (Lowell Fulsom)
Afemo Omilami (Mr. Johnson)
Elizabeth Omilami (Mrs. Johnson)
Written by
James L. White
Rated: 
(for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements) |
 Ray is the never-before-told, musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. Featuring a remarkable performance from Jamie Foxx in the central role, Ray follows the inspiring story of a one-of-a-kind genius.
Born in a poor town in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by a fiercely independent mother who insisted he make his own way in the world, Charles 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 incorporating gospel, country, jazz and orchestral influences into his inimitable style. As he revolutionized the way people appreciated music, he simultaneously fought segregation in the very clubs that launched him and championed artists' rights within the corporate music business. Ray provides an unflinching portrait of Charles' musical genius as he overcomes drug addiction while transforming into one of this country's most beloved performers.
from the Official Site
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