The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
- Directed by
- Steve Rash
- Genre
- drama film, biographical film, musical film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 7.2 of 10 from 130 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
The Buddy Holly Story follows the life of 1950s rock and roll musician Buddy Holly. It shows his rise to fame and the impact of his music.
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What happens
The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 American biographical musical drama film directed by Steve Rash, about the life and career of 1950s rock-and-roll musician Buddy Holly. It stars Gary Busey in the title role, and is based upon John Goldrosen's 1975 biography of Holly. The film also stars Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan, and Maria Richwine. The film was released by Columbia Pictures on May 18, 1978. It was both a critical and commercial success, with particular praise for Busey's portrayal of Holly. Busey was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actor, as well as a BAFTA Award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. The film also won an Oscar for Best Music, Adaptation Score (Joe Renzetti). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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