CinemaOSMovie · 1978 · 1h 54m · PG
The Buddy Holly Story

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

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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.

Directed bySteve Rash

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
EN
Released
May 18, 1978
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$14,363,400
Studios
Columbia PicturesTaurus FilmInnovisions

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The Buddy Holly Story (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Buddy Holly Story (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Amy Johnston

Cindy Lou

Dick O'Neill

Dick O'Neill

Sol Gittler

Fred Travalena

Madman Mancuso

Neva Patterson

Neva Patterson

Mrs. Holly

Creative team
Directed by
Steve Rash
Steve Rash
Written by
Robert Gittler
Alan Swyer

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