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Film · Released
The Buddy Holly Story
“His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet”
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The Buddy Holly Story at a glance
The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 drama and music film, running 1h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1978-05-18
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Director
- Steve Rash
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 137 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Gary BuseyBuddy Holly
Don StroudJesse Charles
Charles Martin SmithRay Bob Simmons
Conrad JanisRoss Turner
William JordanRiley
Maria RichwineMaria Elena HollyAmy JohnstonCindy Lou
Dick O'NeillSol GittlerFred TravalenaMadman Mancuso
Neva PattersonMrs. Holly
Arch JohnsonMr. Holly
John F. GoffT.J.
Gloria IrizarryMrs. SantiagoJody BerryEngineer Sam
Questions about The Buddy Holly Story
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Buddy Holly Story in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Buddy Holly Story is listed on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Buddy Holly Story suitable for children?
The Buddy Holly Story is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story runs for 1h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Buddy Holly Story trailer?
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