Fresh
The facts in this pop biography are often hopelessly askew, but the story is carried by the unadulterated power of Gary Busey's original and insightful performance.
Michael Sragow, New Yorker
The Buddy Holly Story
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet
1978 · 1h 54m · PG
Drama, Music
Directed by
Steve Rash
,
Peter Griffin
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The Buddy Holly Story
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 and cast
- Steve Rash Director
- Peter Griffin Director
- 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
- Amy Johnston as Cindy Lou
- Dick O'Neill as Sol Gittler (as Dick O'Neil)
- Fred Travalena Cast
- Neva Patterson Cast
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