Quick facts
- Released
- May 18, 1978
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- PG
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $14.4M
- IMDb
- tt0077280
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Innovisions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film
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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Buddy Holly Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Buddy Holly Story?
- The Buddy Holly Story was directed by Steve Rash.
- Who stars in The Buddy Holly Story?
- The Buddy Holly Story stars Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis.
- When was The Buddy Holly Story released?
- The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 drama, music film.
- Where can I watch The Buddy Holly Story?
- You can watch The Buddy Holly Story with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.