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Buddy

"The Buddy Holly Story"

October 1, 1999 1h 37m

Originally released in 1999. Buddy is a music film. directed by Rob Bettinson.

Starring Angus MacGregor, Guy James, and Stephen Pallister

Synopsis

"Buddy" tells the compelling story of the legendary rocker Buddy Holly and the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist. The show features over 20 of his greatest hits including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be The Day", "Oh Boy", "Heartbeat", "Maybe Baby", "Rave On" and "Everyday," and end with the fantastic 'Winter Dance Party' at Clear Lake, Iowa, where Buddy is joined on stage by the large-than-life Big Bopper ("Chantilly Lace") and pelvis thrusting Ritchie Valens ("La Bamba"). Filmed especially for DVD at the Novello Theatre in London's West End

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buddy about?

"Buddy" tells the compelling story of the legendary rocker Buddy Holly and the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist. The show features over 20 of his greatest hits includ...

Who directed Buddy?

Buddy was directed by Rob Bettinson.

How long is Buddy?

Buddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Buddy released?

Buddy was released on October 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Buddy?

The main cast of Buddy includes Angus MacGregor, Guy James, Stephen Pallister, David Allman, Clair Carpenter.