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The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

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

7.1audience score
137 votes on TMDB
Released May 18, 1978Runtime 1h 54mDirector Steve Rash
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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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Cast of The Buddy Holly Story

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
Dick O'Neill

Dick O'Neill

Sol Gittler
Neva Patterson

Neva Patterson

Mrs. Holly
Arch Johnson

Arch Johnson

Mr. Holly
John F. Goff

John F. Goff

T.J.
Gloria Irizarry

Gloria Irizarry

Mrs. Santiago
Jim Beach

Jim Beach

Wilson

About The Buddy Holly Story

Where can I watch The Buddy Holly Story?

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.