The Buddy Holly Story
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet
1978 PG 1h 54m
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.
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| Original title | The Buddy Holly Story |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 18, 1978 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | biography, 1950s, singer, price of fame, rock 'n' roll, airplane crash, blizzard, rags to riches, affection, disc jockey |
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What is The Buddy Holly Story about?
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.
When was The Buddy Holly Story released?
The Buddy Holly Story was released on May 18, 1978 (status: Released).
Who directed The Buddy Holly Story?
Steve Rash directed The Buddy Holly Story.
What is the TMDB rating of The Buddy Holly Story?
The Buddy Holly Story has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 134 votes.