Buddy Holly Story, The (1978), PG, 1 hr 53 min
The Buddy Holly Story (1978), PG, 1 hr 53 min Franchise: Standalone Tagline: Buddy Holly lived to play. He played to live. Main Cast Gary Busey as Buddy Holly Don Stroud as Jesse Charles Charles Martin Smith as Ray Bob Simmons Conrad Janis as Ross Turner Maria Richwine as Maria Elena Holly William Jordan as Riley Fred Travalena as Madman Mancuso Dick O’Neill as Studio Manager Albert Popwell as Eddie John F. Goff as Stage Manager Larry Branson as Carl Archie Lang as Station Manager Gary Busey, Don Stroud, and Charles Martin Smith performed the musical numbers live Reviews Synopsis This movie tells the story of rock-and-roll pioneer Buddy Holly, from his humble beginnings in Texas to his meteoric rise to fame with The Crickets and his tragic early death. It’s a rock biopic filled with toe-tapping music, heartfelt moments, and a powerful performance from Gary Busey. Overview Gary Busey delivers an electrifying and surprisingly tender portrayal of Buddy Holly. The movie captures the spirit...