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The Buddy Holly Story (1978): movie guide
The Buddy Holly Story (1978) is a Drama, Music running about 114 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 138 votes. Notable cast includes Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1978-05-18
- Runtime: 114 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Music
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1978-05-18
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What is The Buddy Holly Story about?
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 highlights
The Buddy Holly Story features Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan, Maria Richwine. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1978-05-18. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (138 votes). Genres: Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Buddy Holly Story?
- The Buddy Holly Story is listed as Drama, Music on TMDB.
- How long is The Buddy Holly Story?
- The Buddy Holly Story runs about 114 minutes.
- Who stars in The Buddy Holly Story?
- Cast highlights include Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan, Maria Richwine.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Buddy Holly Story?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
