Movie·1978·1h 54m
The Buddy Holly Story
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet
Directed By
Steve Rash
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Robert Gittler
Cinematography
Stevan Larner
Music
Joe Renzetti
Editor
David E. Blewitt
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Gary Busey
Buddy Holly
Don Stroud
Jesse Charles
Charles Martin Smith
Ray Bob Simmons
Conrad Janis
Ross Turner
William Jordan
Riley
Maria Richwine
Maria Elena Holly
Amy Johnston
Cindy Lou
Dick O'Neill
Sol Gittler
Fred Travalena
Madman Mancuso
Neva Patterson
Mrs. Holly
Arch Johnson
Mr. Holly
John F. Goff
T.J.
Gloria Irizarry
Mrs. Santiago
Jody Berry
Engineer Sam
Richard Kennedy
Preacher
Jim Beach
Wilson
Gailard Sartain
The Big Bopper
Albert Popwell
Eddie
// crew
Crew
Steve Rash
Director
Alan Swyer
Story
Robert Gittler
Screenplay
Joe Renzetti
Original Music Composer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
David E. Blewitt
Editor
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