The Buddy Holly Story
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Strand Theatre - Ohio
28 East Winter Street, Delaware, OH
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Gary Busey
- Don Stroud
- Charles Martin Smith
- Conrad Janis
- William Jordan
- Maria Richwine
- Amy Johnston
- Dick O'Neill
- Fred Travalena
- Neva Patterson
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- Feb 7, 2019
It seems crazy to say this in 2019 but.......Gary Busey is really great as Buddy Holly.
Patrick WillemsMar 27, 2026FILM SONG PERFORMANCE. What actor gave the best performance of famous a singer on film? My vote goes to Gary Busey as Buddy Holly.
Paul SchraderMay 24, 2026Nobody’s ever confused The Buddy Holly Story with a great movie but Steve Rash made some canny decisions that pay huge dividends: the actors do their own playing and singing; they play songs all the way through, sometimes several in a row; the three leads are allowed to do…
carrieandtracy - Jul 3, 2021
"Ooh-wee-ooh, I look just like Buddy Holly" - Gary Busey
Quint75Jun 9, 2020Gary Busey as Buddy Holly: "The bus broke down, so we'll have to get a plane." Me: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Alanna WhyMar 26, 2026A very severly entertaining Musical Biopic depicting Buddy Holly's career while being played by a very talented young Gary Busey. He's absolutely incredible in the role and honesly becomes the man throughout all his scenes and hes also got the singing chops bang on too. The…
Sam - May 6, 2026
May FIlm Log “All right, it's about to happen. We go out there, we give it our all, and we live forever.” He was right, their legacy truly does live on. Going into this biopic, I was aware of Buddy Holly’s impact but didn't have a firm opinion on the man himself. What I…
Leezy_Inc 🍿Jan 26, 2023you know gary busey with a fully functioning brain is a damn fine actor with a good set of pipes
porksweatsSep 23, 2022this is my elvis
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- mason williams likedThe Buddy Holly Story
The music biopic has got to be the most formulaic genre and this has to be the most formulaic movie in that genre. The thing this movie has going for it is Gary Busey. He completely carries this movie in my opinion. I would do Walk Hard as the double feature.
Brady K likedThe Buddy Holly StoryPretty good, had a hard time picturing Gary Busey as Buddy Holly tho🤔
Parker Wilson likedThe Buddy Holly StoryRitchie Valens and Buddy Holly got one, now it’s JP’s turn
- Orlando Ramone lovedThe Buddy Holly Story
Another classic! I love how it ends with a concert.
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Metacritic
This unpretentious, affectionate biography of the horn-rimmed Texas boy who changed the course of rock 'n' roll is a real movie, with a firm grasp on its characters, an honest-to-god plot and an old-fashioned heart. [26 June 1978, p.79]
David Ansen
Newsweek
Steve Rash directs the firm in a clean, observant and confidently transparent style - making an impressive debut after several years of TV pop-music specials - and demonstrates a flair for expressing Holly's appeal. [18 Aug 1978, p.B1]
Gary Arnold
Washington Post
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Buddy Holly Story (1978) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Buddy Holly Story (1978)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's The Buddy Holly Story (1978) about?
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.
Who's the cast of The Buddy Holly Story (1978)?
- Gary Busey as Buddy
- Don Stroud as Jesse
- Charles Martin Smith as Ray Bob
- Conrad Janis as Ross Turner
- William Jordan as Riley
- Maria Richwine as Maria Elena
- Amy Johnston as Cindy Lou
- Dick O'Neill as Sol Gittler
- Fred Travalena as Madman Mancuso
- Neva Patterson as Mrs. Holly
Who's the director behind The Buddy Holly Story (1978)?
Steve Rash directed The Buddy Holly Story (1978).
Who produced The Buddy Holly Story (1978)?
Fred Bauer produced The Buddy Holly Story (1978).
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