The Buddy Holly Story
"His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet"
Originally released in 1978. The Buddy Holly Story is a drama/music film. directed by Steve Rash.
Starring Gary Busey, Don Stroud, and Charles Martin Smith
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (125 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.4M
12.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $14,363,400
Production Companies
- Innovisions
- Columbia Pictures
- Taurus Film
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 ...
Who directed The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story was directed by Steve Rash.
How long is The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Buddy Holly Story released?
The Buddy Holly Story was released on May 18, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Buddy Holly Story?
The main cast of The Buddy Holly Story includes Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan.
Is The Buddy Holly Story worth watching?
The Buddy Holly Story has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.