The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total
Dick O'Neill
- Sol Gittler
- (as Dick O'Neil)
John F. Goff
- T.J.
- (as John Goff)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Little Richard, the Apollo theater performance by Buddy Holly and The Crickets in front of an all-black audience is pretty accurate. Holly and his band were booked "sight unseen" because the owner thought they were black. The audience was shocked to see white performers on stage, but they embraced Holly and his band.
- GoofsBuddy's parents were not against the music as the movie said. Mrs. Holley even helped Buddy write "Maybe Baby".
- Quotes
[last lines]
Buddy Holly: Thank you, Clearlake! C'mon... we love you, we'll see you next year.
- Crazy creditsCaption shown after the end credits are over: "This film is dedicated to those who loved him first - Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Holley, Maria Elena Holly"
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Movies We'd Book If We Owned a Movie Theater (1982)
Featured review
Gary Busey's best performance in a nicely-flowing biography. Since had a musical background, he was able to do his own songs and it really works. It's always good to see that fine actor, Don Stroud (one of the crickets) and Charlie Martin Smith as well.
An 8 out of 10. Best performance = Gary Busey. Thankfully, Mr. Busey was Oscar-nominated for this, losing to Jon Voight in COMING HOME. A fairly low-budget flick that doesn't disappoint, with GREAT SONGS by Mr. Holly. I hope this made plenty of dough. Busey was never this popular again for varying reasons, but thankfully he has this one great one on his resume.
An 8 out of 10. Best performance = Gary Busey. Thankfully, Mr. Busey was Oscar-nominated for this, losing to Jon Voight in COMING HOME. A fairly low-budget flick that doesn't disappoint, with GREAT SONGS by Mr. Holly. I hope this made plenty of dough. Busey was never this popular again for varying reasons, but thankfully he has this one great one on his resume.
- shepardjessica-1
- Nov 2, 2004
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Die Buddy Holly Story
- Filming locations
- 3635 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, USA(Moonlight Rollerway roller rink)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,363,400
- Gross worldwide
- $14,363,400
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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