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Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   39,540 votes
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Director:
Taylor Hackford
Writers (WGA):
Taylor Hackford (story) and
James L. White (story) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
29 October 2004 (USA) more
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
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 38 wins & 37 nominations more
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(223 articles)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 8 November 2009, 10:26 PM, PST)

A Look at the Music of 'The Princess and the Frog'
 (From Aceshowbiz. 5 November 2009, 11:19 PM, PST)

User Comments:
What a spectacular movie! more (398 total)

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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
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Company:
Anvil Films more

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Trivia:
Originally slated to be released on the first week of October 2004, but the delay at the start of editing prompted the film to be released two weeks later. According to director Taylor Hackford, the original editor quit the project one month after production started before Paul Hirsch was brought in. When Hirsch joined in, he wanted an additional two weeks to edit the earlier material (approved) and insisted to have a stand-alone work print - which became the Extended version of the film. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: When they show the state of Georgia honoring Ray at the state capitol building, it's clearly the House of Representatives in the state of Louisiana, not Georgia. 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:
Referenced in The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Hit the Road Jack more

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70 out of 98 people found the following comment useful.
What a spectacular movie!, 13 December 2004
10/10
Author: goodenlana from United States

This is one of the best movies I have seen in years. I took me to a new time and place. It was as though I was right there with Ray through his many trials and triumphs. Jamie Foxx transformed himself into Ray. During the movie he was Ray. Also, Kerry Washington, Sharon Robinson and Regina King were superb. The movie was well cast and directed, the music was fantastic.

I've seen the movie four (4) times with different people and the last time was just as enjoyable as the first time. I will buy the DVD as soon as it is released. This is a movie that will viewed over and over for years to come.

Thank you for a great experience.

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