
The Buddy Holly Story
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet
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 Details
- Original Title: The Buddy Holly Story
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Release Date: 1978-05-18
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Rating: 7.179/10 (117 votes)
- Budget: $1,200,000
- Revenue: $14,363,400
- Production Companies: Innovisions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.1579
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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 Holly

Amy Johnston
as Cindy Lou

Dick O'Neill
as Sol Gittler

Fred Travalena
as Madman Mancuso

Neva Patterson
as Mrs. Holly
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Trailers & Clips
The Buddy Holly Story (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Josh Olson on THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Trailer Commentary)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The Buddy Holly Story is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1978-05-18.
Who are the main actors in The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The main cast includes Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan, .
Where can I watch The Buddy Holly Story online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Buddy Holly Story is available.
Is The Buddy Holly Story based on a true story?▼
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet
What is the IMDb rating of The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The Buddy Holly Story has an IMDb rating of 7.179/10 based on 117 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,200,000 and earned $14,363,400 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Innovisions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Buddy Holly Story filmed?▼
The Buddy Holly Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Buddy Holly Story?▼
The total runtime of The Buddy Holly Story is 114 minutes.
Is The Buddy Holly Story suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Buddy Holly Story?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Buddy Holly Story.
Does The Buddy Holly Story have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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