The Buddy Holly Story(1978)
“His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet”
Overview
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.
Director
Steve Rash
Studio
Innovisions
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Gary Busey
as Buddy Holly
Don Stroud
as Jesse Charles
Charles Martin Smith
as Ray Bob Simmons
Conrad Janis
as Ross Turner
William Jordan
as Riley
Maria Richwine
as Maria Elena Holly
Amy Johnston
as Cindy Lou
Dick O'Neill
as Sol Gittler
Fred Travalena
as Madman Mancuso
Neva Patterson
as Mrs. Holly
Arch Johnson
as Mr. Holly
John F. Goff
as T.J.
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Innovisions • Columbia Pictures • Taurus Film
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Where can I watch The Buddy Holly Story?▼
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What is The Buddy Holly Story about?▼
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.
Who directed The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The Buddy Holly Story was directed by Steve Rash and released in 1978. It is a drama, music film.
How long is The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The Buddy Holly Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The cast of The Buddy Holly Story includes Gary Busey as Buddy Holly, Don Stroud as Jesse Charles, Charles Martin Smith as Ray Bob Simmons, Conrad Janis as Ross Turner, William Jordan as Riley and more.
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