The Buddy Holly Story

(1978)Directed by Steve Rash114 min · PGDrama, Music
His story will have you singing, laughing, crying, cheering, and stomping your feet

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.

Gary Buseyas Buddy Holly
Don Stroudas Jesse Charles
Charles Martin Smithas Ray Bob Simmons
Conrad Janisas Ross Turner
Maria Richwineas Maria Elena Holly
Amy Johnstonas Cindy Lou
Dick O'Neillas Sol Gittler
Fred Travalenaas Madman Mancuso
Neva Pattersonas Mrs. Holly
Arch Johnsonas Mr. Holly
Gloria Irizarryas Mrs. Santiago
Jody Berryas Engineer Sam
Jim Beachas Wilson
Gailard Sartainas The Big Bopper
MKM.G. Kellyas Avalon M.C.
Matthew Beardas Luther