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The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

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

7.21h 54mDrama • Music
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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.

Movie Information

Director
Steve Rash
Writers
Robert Gittler
Release Year
1978
Runtime
114 minutes
Genre
Drama, Music
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
7.2 / 10 (129 votes)

Top Cast

Gary Busey
Gary Busey
Buddy Holly
Don Stroud
Don Stroud
Jesse Charles
Charles Martin Smith
Charles Martin Smith
Ray Bob Simmons
Conrad Janis
Conrad Janis
Ross Turner
William Jordan
William Jordan
Riley
Maria Richwine
Maria Richwine
Maria Elena Holly
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Amy Johnston
Cindy Lou
Dick O'Neill
Dick O'Neill
Sol Gittler

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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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