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The Buddy Holly Story

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

★ 7.1 / 10 (137 votes)May 18, 1978114 minEN
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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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Movie facts

Release dateMay 18, 1978
StatusReleased
Runtime114 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$14,363,400
ProductionInnovisions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film
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Crew

Director

Steve Rash

Writers

Robert Gittler, Alan Swyer

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Cast

Gary BuseyGary BuseyBuddy Holly
Don StroudDon StroudJesse Charles
Charles Martin SmithCharles Martin SmithRay Bob Simmons
Conrad JanisConrad JanisRoss Turner
William JordanWilliam JordanRiley
Maria RichwineMaria RichwineMaria Elena Holly
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Amy JohnstonCindy Lou
Dick O'NeillDick O'NeillSol Gittler
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Fred TravalenaMadman Mancuso
Neva PattersonNeva PattersonMrs. Holly
Arch JohnsonArch JohnsonMr. Holly
John F. GoffJohn F. GoffT.J.
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