Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: His Story Will Have You Singing, Laughing, Crying, Cheering And Stomping Your Feet.
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Release Date: 1978-05-18
- Runtime: 114.0 min
- Budget: $1.2 million
- Revenue: $14.4 million
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Innovisions
Cast & Crew
Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan, Maria Richwine, Amy Johnston, Dick O’Neill, Fred Travalena, Neva Patterson, Arch Johnson, John F. Goff, Gloria Irizarry, Jody Berry, Richard Kennedy, Jim Beach, Gailard Sartain, Albert Popwell, Paul Mooney, M.G. Kelly
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Buddy Holly Story”
The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 biographical musical drama film directed by Steve Rash and starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly.
The movie begins with Buddy Holly (Gary Busey) as a young man in Lubbock, Texas, in the 1950s. He is a talented musician and singer, but his parents are not supportive of his career aspirations. Despite this, Buddy perseveres and eventually begins to gain recognition for his music.
He meets and falls in love with Maria Elena (Donna Wilkes), and they eventually marry. With the help of his manager, Norman Petty (Charles Martin Smith), Buddy’s career takes off and he becomes a major star. He tours the country, performing his songs and winning over fans everywhere.
However, Buddy’s success is short-lived. His plane crashes in Iowa in February of 1959, killing him and his bandmates.
The movie follows Buddy’s rise and fall, as well as his impact on the music industry. It features some of his most popular songs, such as “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” and “Oh, Boy!” The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of Buddy’s life and music, and a tribute to his lasting legacy.
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