The Real Buddy Holly Story(1985)
The Real Buddy Holly Story Synopsis
This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes interviews with Keith Richards, Phil and Don Everly, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, Holly's family, and McCartney himself, among others.
The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) is a music and documentary film directed by Richard Spence, released on September 12, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, Tommy Allsupp and Murray Deutch. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Spence
- Producers:
- Anthony Wall
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Bonham-Carter
- Production:
- MPL Communications, BBC Arena
- Status:
- Released
The Real Buddy Holly Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jerry Allison
Jerry Allison
as Self
- Sonny Curtis
Sonny Curtis
as Self
- Tommy Allsupp
Tommy Allsupp
as Self
- Murray Deutch
Murray Deutch
as Self
Don Everly
as Self
Phil Everly
as Self
- Larry Holley
Larry Holley
as Self
- Travis Holley
Travis Holley
as Self
- Maria Elena Holly
Maria Elena Holly
as Self
Paul McCartney
as Self
- Vi Petty
Vi Petty
as Self
Keith Richards
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Richard Spence, produced by Anthony Wall.
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The Real Buddy Holly Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Real Buddy Holly Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real Buddy Holly Story online?
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Who stars in The Real Buddy Holly Story?
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The main cast of The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) includes Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, Tommy Allsupp, Murray Deutch and Don Everly. The film was directed by Richard Spence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Buddy Holly Story released?
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The Real Buddy Holly Story was released on September 12, 1985 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Real Buddy Holly Story worth watching?
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The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.