

The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet
137 votes on TMDBReleased May 18, 1978Runtime 1h 54mDirector Steve Rash
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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Cast of The Buddy Holly Story

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
Dick O'Neill
Sol Gittler
Neva Patterson
Mrs. Holly
Arch Johnson
Mr. Holly
John F. Goff
T.J.
Gloria Irizarry
Mrs. Santiago
Jim Beach
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The Buddy Holly Story is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Who stars in The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story stars Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan.
Who directed The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story was directed by Steve Rash.
How long is The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story has a runtime of 1h 54m.
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.
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