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1978

The Buddy Holly Story

Directed by Steve Rash
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.

Duration

1h 54m

Released

May 18, 1978

Revenue

$14,363,400

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Cast21

  • Gary Busey
  • Don Stroud
  • Charles Martin Smith
  • Conrad Janis
  • William Jordan
  • Maria Richwine
  • Amy Johnston
  • Dick O'Neill
  • Fred Travalena

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