The Buddy Holly Story
Movie
1978
PG
1 HOUR 53 MINS
Biography
Music
Rock
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.
Cast & Crew
Gary Busey Buddy
Don Stroud Jesse
Charles Martin Smith Ray Bob
William Jordan Riley
Maria Richwine Maria Elena
Conrad Janis Ross Turner
Albert Popwell Eddie
Amy Johnston Cindy Lou
Jim Beach Wilson
John Goff T.J.
Fred Travalena Madman Mancuso
Dick O'Neil Sol Gittler
Stymie Beard Luther
M.G. Kelly Avalon M.C.
Paul Mooney Sam
Bill Phillips Murray Desk Clerk
Freeman King Actor
Steve Camp Actor
Jody Berry Engineer Sam
Robert Christopher Cadillac Salesman
Arch Johnson Mr. Holly
Neva Patterson Mrs. Holly
Steve Rash Director
Fred Bauer Producer
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