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Sep 6, 1978 · A biographical drama about the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly. The film covers his rise to fame, marriage, breakup, reunion, and death, with some historical inaccuracies and anachronisms.
- (9.8K)
- Steve Rash
- PG
- Biography, Drama, Music
The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 American biographical musical drama film directed by Steve Rash which tells the life and career of rock and roll musician Buddy Holly. It features an Academy Award -winning musical score, adapted by Joe Renzetti and Oscar -nominated lead performance by Gary Busey.
- $1.2 million or $2 million
- Joe Renzetti
- Fred Bauer, Edward H. Cohen, Frances Avrut-Bauer, Fred T. Kuehnert
The Buddy Holly Story (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A biographical film about the life and music of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, starring Gary Busey as the singer. The film follows his rise to fame, his creative conflicts, his racial challenges, and his tragic death in a plane crash.
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- Steve Rash
- PG
- Gary Busey
Watch or buy the 1978 biopic of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, starring Gary Busey and Don Stroud. Learn about his rise and career, his musical influences and challenges, and his tragic death.
- (77)
- Buddy Holly; Jesse Charles; Ray Bob Simmons
- PG
- 1978
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A musical biography of the rock and roll legend, starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly. Learn about the film's cast, crew, awards, trivia and more on Turner Classic Movies.