Stars: Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Albert Popwell, John Goff, Conrad Janis, Bill Jordan, Maria Richwine

Director: Steve Rash

Summary: The true and exciting story of the rock musician Buddy Holly, tracing his career from the early days in Lubbock, Texas and his meteoric rise to fame, through to the tragic plane crash in Iowa in February, 1959.

A powerful biography of '50s Texas rockabilly phenomenon Buddy Holly who took his band the Crickets to the top of the charts before a tragic airplane accident ended his life. Portrays Holly as regular, hardworking type who struggles with peers and the music industry before he makes it big with the huge hit "That'll Be The Day." Also details the final events leading up to the plane crash, en route to Minnesota in a snow storm on February 3, 1959, which also claimed the lives of Richie Valens and the Big Bopper.

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Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on March 14, 2006 4:17 PM

The Buddy Holly Story is surely one of the best biopics ever produced for the cinema and features 12 of his greatest hit songs as well as winning the 1978 Academy Award for Best Adaption Score. It's a dynamic tribute to one of the most influential rock 'n' rollers of all time and to his legacy. Gary Busey plays Holly to perfection and the fine supporting cast of Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith and the wonderful direction by Steve Rash make this a film to remember. Great stuff!

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Special Features:	Audio Commentary - 1. Steve Rash - Director
Year:	1978
Release Date:	April 21, 2003
Runtime:	114 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	F H E D 1638
Label:	Fabulous Films
Keywords:	Story, Buddy, Holly, General, Drama
Genre:	Drama