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The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

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.

  • Drama
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gary BuseyGary BuseyBuddy Holly
  • Photo of Don StroudDon StroudJesse Charles
  • Photo of Charles Martin SmithCharles Martin SmithRay Bob Simmons
  • Photo of Conrad JanisConrad JanisRoss Turner
  • Photo of William JordanWilliam JordanRiley
  • Photo of Maria RichwineMaria RichwineMaria Elena Holly
  • Photo of Amy JohnstonAmy JohnstonCindy Lou
  • Photo of Dick O'NeillDick O'NeillSol Gittler
  • Photo of Fred TravalenaFred TravalenaMadman Mancuso
  • Photo of Neva PattersonNeva PattersonMrs. Holly

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