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The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet

  • May 18, 1978
  • 1h 54m
  • PG

7.1/10

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137 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 drama and music film directed by Steve Rash. Its leading cast includes Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

Synopsis

A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they're a black band. Holly's career eventually goes solo -- until the tragic day the music dies.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 137 TMDB votes

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The Buddy Holly Story (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Gary Busey Buddy Holly
  • Don Stroud Jesse Charles
  • Charles Martin Smith Ray Bob Simmons
  • Conrad Janis Ross Turner
  • William Jordan Riley
  • Maria Richwine Maria Elena Holly
  • Amy Johnston Cindy Lou
  • Dick O'Neill Sol Gittler
  • Fred Travalena Madman Mancuso
  • Neva Patterson Mrs. Holly
  • Arch Johnson Mr. Holly
  • Gloria Irizarry Mrs. Santiago
  • Jody Berry Engineer Sam
  • Richard Kennedy Preacher
  • Jim Beach Wilson
  • Gailard Sartain The Big Bopper
  • Albert Popwell Eddie
  • Paul Mooney Sam

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