The Buddy Holly Story

The Buddy Holly Story

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

7.2 /10 127 votes
May 18, 1978 1h 54m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Steve Rash
Writers Alan Swyer, Robert Gittler
Studio Innovisions
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN
Budget $1,200,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Arch Johnson

Arch Johnson

Mr. Holly

John F. Goff

John F. Goff

T.J.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Buddy Holly Story was released on May 18, 1978.

The runtime of The Buddy Holly Story is 1h 54m.

The Buddy Holly Story is a Drama, Music movie.

The Buddy Holly Story has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Buddy Holly Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Buddy Holly Story was directed by Steve Rash.

The main cast of The Buddy Holly Story includes Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith.

The Buddy Holly Story is originally in English.