In Collection
#823
Seen It:
Yes
USA / English
| Jamie Foxx |
Ray Charles |
| Aunjanue Ellis |
Mary Ann Fisher |
| Regina King |
Margie Hendricks |
| Curtis Armstrong |
Ahmet Ertegun |
| Harry J. Lennix |
Joe Adams |
| Clifton Powell |
Jeff Brown |
| Kerry Washington |
Della Bea Robinson |
| Bokeem Woodbine |
Fathead Newman |
| Sharon Warren |
Aretha Robinson |
| C.J. Sanders |
Young Ray Robinson |
| Richard Schiff |
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| Larenz Tate |
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| Harry Lennix |
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| Terrence Dashon Howard |
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| Director |
Taylor Hackford |
| Producer |
Taylor Hackford; Howard Baldwin; Karen Elise Baldwin |
| Writer |
Taylor Hackford; James L. White |
| Cinematography |
Pawel Edelman |
| Musician |
Craig Armstrong; Ray Charles; Hoagy Carmichael |
Jamie Foxx plays Ray Charles in the semi-biographical film "Ray." This movie details the life of the great American musician Ray Charles from early childhood to his eventual death. Ray encounters many challenges due to an illness which leaves him blind. Furthermore, the piano master suffers through many other personal tragedies beyond being blinded, including the tragic accidental death of his brother. Several incidents of managers, agents, or friends trying to cheat or steal from Charles are detailed. In an early gig in New Orleans, he learns that the club operator has been cheating him. Ray stands up for his principles and refuses to work with such people. Later, his manager Joe Adams also cheats him. These types of struggles are continual throughout the movie. The other major challenge Charles faces is his addiction to heroin.
| Distributor |
Universal Studios |
| Edition |
Special Edition |
| Barcode |
025192594526 |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| Release Date |
01/02/2005 |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Screen Ratio |
Fullscreen (4:3, Pan & Scan) |
| Subtitles |
English; French; Spanish; English (Closed Captioned) |
| Audio Tracks |
Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [French] |
| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| No. of Disks/Tapes |
2 |
| Disc 1: |
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14 never before seen deleted scenes Complete uncut music performances from the movie - Including Ray & The Raelettes performing "Hit the Road Jack" Walking in his Shoes - A revealing look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles - including a jam session between the actor and the legendary musician himself! Ray Remembered - Friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles. Feature commentary with director Taylor Hackford. |
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