Movie Description

The Buddy Holly Story

(1978)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Buddy Holly Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-05-18

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 54m

Budget₹ 1200000

Revenue₹ 14363400

Production CompaniesInnovisions,Columbia Pictures,Taurus Film

Genres

  • Drama
  • Music