The Buddy Holly Story
– A film about the life and career of the early rock and roll star...
A film about the life and career of the early rock and roll star.
06 Sep 1978
English
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Steve Rash
Alan Swyer (story), John Goldrosen (book), Robert Gittler (screenplay)
Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis
The musical career of rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly is chronicled, from the days when "Peggy Sue" was "Cindy Lou", a song about his first girlfriend, to the meteoric run of "That'll Be the Day" up the charts, to his marriage, breakup with the Crickets, reunion with the Crickets, and untimely death.
Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.
Columbia Pictures