Buddy Holly Story (1978)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Gary Busey
Conrad Janis
William Jordon
Maria Richwine
Charles Martin Smith
Don Stroud
Movie Details
Genre Documentary; Music
Director Steve Rash
Producer Fred Bauer
Writer Alan Swyer
Studio Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Language English
Audience Rating PG
Running Time 114 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
Music Never Felt This Good.

Gary Busey gives an electrifying, Oscar -nominated performance (Best Actor-1978) as Buddy Holly - the musical genius from Lubbock, Texas, who changed the tune of rock 'n' roll history. With a groundbreaking combination of country music and rhythm & blues, Buddy Holly and the Crickets (Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith) catapulted to national stardom in just three short years with such hits as "That'll Be The Day," "It's So Easy," and "Peggy Sue." By the age of 22, Holly had it all: chart-topping singles, a beautiful wife, and international acclaim - until tragedy ended a brilliant career…but not his music. In an Academy Award -winning score adaptation, the most influential rock 'n' rollers of all time and the legacy he left behind.
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 54
Collection Status In Collection
Links DVD Empire
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Layers Dual side, Single layer
UPC 043396080195
Chapters 28
Release Date 9/7/1999
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Mono
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Director and Talent Commentary
Bonus Theatrical Trailer
Talent Files
Production Notes
Interactive Menus
Talent and Filmographies
Scene Selections