The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.
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Buddy -
Jesse -
Ray Bob -
Ross Turner -
Riley -
Maria Elena
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Cindy Lou -
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Madman Mancuso -
Mrs. Holly -
Mr. Holly -
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Mrs. Santiago -
Engineer Sam
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Director:
Steve RashWriters:
Alan Swyer (story), John Goldrosen (book), Robert Gittler (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Contrary to what is shown in the film, Buddy Holly did not punch out the music producer in Nashville. In reality, Buddy, along with his singing partner Bob Montgomery, spent a few months in Nashville writing and recording songs. Although they ultimately got nowhere, their compositions were covered by other artists. Buddy's most prominent song from his time in Nashville is "Blue Days, Black Nights". It was after returning to Lubbock from Nashville that Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery went their separate ways and Buddy formed The Crickets and went into Rock N Roll.
Quotes
Buddy Holly:
Hey, Riley, we're all plugged in and checked up... yeah, we're ready.
Buddy Holly:
Riley wants to hear you at the mike - that's the one right there; say somethin' into that mike.
Ray Bob Simmons:
One, two, three, testing... one...
Buddy Holly:
How's that sound?
Riley Randolph:
All right, that's a good level, ...
Goofs
The closing caption refers to "Clearlake" (one word), Iowa. The city is "Clear Lake" (two words), as seen at the city's official website, www.clearlakeiowa.com. The same mistake is made in the name of the (erroneous) "Clearlake Auditorium".
Crazy Credits
Caption shown at end of film: "Buddy Holly died later that night along with JP 'The Big Bopper' Richardson and Ritchie Valens in the crash of a private airplane just outside of Clearlake... and the rest is rock 'n' roll!"
Soundtracks
That'll Be the DayWritten by Buddy Holly (uncredited), Jerry Allison (uncredited) and Norman Petty (uncredited)
Performed by Gary Busey
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Biography | Drama | MusicDetails
Release Date:
6 September 1978Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,200,000 (estimated)
Gross USA:
$14,363,400
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$14,363,400
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