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Ray (2004/I)

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User Rating: 7.8/10 (32,327 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Taylor Hackford
Writers (WGA):
Taylor Hackford (story) and
James L. White (story) ...
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Release Date:
29 October 2004 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Music more
Tagline:
The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles. A man who fought harder and went farther than anyone thought possible. more
Plot:
The life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 38 wins & 37 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(83 articles)
Stars Fight For Arts Cash (From WENN. 2 April 2008, 12:20 AM, PDT)
Movie Reviews: 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' (From Studio Briefing. 21 December 2007)
User Comments:
Raves for Ray!! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Story (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements.
Runtime:
152 min | USA:178 min (extended version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
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Company:
Anvil Films more

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Trivia:
Jamie Foxx played the piano in all scenes himself. 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. 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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Movie Connections:
Featured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Straighten Up and Fly Right more

FAQ

How does it end?
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92 out of 117 people found the following comment useful:-
Raves for Ray!!, 24 November 2004
10/10

First of all, it is sheer joy to hear the legend perform such wonderful and timeless music. This movie and soundtrack is a tour de force. Ray Charles is unique and amazing. I truly adored the film as it was inspiring and entertaining throughout.

Jamie Foxx has become one of the premiere actors in Hollywood as is clearly shown in Ray and he should get an Oscar for this role, it is unprecedented. In fact, everyone who worked on this film should receive accolades. I really liked Kerry Washington who played the exceptional wife...Ray Charles obviously married well. Regina King is a fine actress as well as the extraordinary Sharon Warren who plays a struggling young mother.

In all honesty, I'd say this whole project was providentially arranged. The entire cast was perfect, great screenplay and awesome settings...major props to the director Taylor Hackford and crew for doing such a splendid job in bringing the life of Ray Charles to the screen so flawlessly. This is my picture of the year, certainly one of the best biographical films ever made.

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