The Buddy Holly Story VHS Gary Busey Don Stroud Charles Martin Smith

Cast: Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Maria Richwine, Gloria Irizarr, Dick O'Neill, Gailard Sartain, Paul Mooney, Albert Popwell
Rating: PG
Genre: Biography Drama Music
Running Time: 113 minutes
Format: VHS
Audio: English
Sound: Hi-Fi Stereo
Signal Standard: NTSC
Release Date: 1996
Theatrical Release: 1978
UPC: 043396608016
ISBN: 0800106652
Studio: Columbia
Director: Steve Rash
Made in: USA
Condition: Previously viewed in excellent condition. Case has shelf wear.
Inventory: DS.D1

Movie Description

A powerful biography of '50s Texas rockabilly phenomenon Buddy Holly who took his band the Crickets to the top of the charts before a tragic airplane accident ended his life. Portrays Holly as regular, hardworking type who struggles with peers and the music industry before he makes it big with the huge hit "That'll Be The Day." Also details the final events leading up to the plane crash, en route to Minnesota in a snow storm on February 3, 1959, which also claimed the lives of Richie Valens and the Big Bopper.

Awards
Academy Award Winner Best Adaptation Score 1978

Editorial Reviews

"...Rash's likeable biopic is galvanised by Gary Busey's dynamic turn as the geeky Holly..."
Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (05/01/2000)

"...The film packs solid dramatic and musical punch....THE BUDDY HOLLY story smacks of realism....Gary Busey not only imparts the driven, perfectionist side of Holly's character, but his vocal work is excellent..."
Variety - Poll. (05/17/1978)

"...An always-watchable bio..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (09/29/1995)

"...Busey gives a galvanizing solo performance....Comes alive during the musical segments..."
New York Times - Vincent Canby (07/21/1978)

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