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The Buddy Holly Story

The Buddy Holly Story (1978) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

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Now, before we get into the key details of how you can watch 'The Buddy Holly Story' right now, here are some key details about the Innovisions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film drama flick. The Buddy Holly Story starring Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min. The release date of the movie is May 18th, 1978. is derived from engaged

Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "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."

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'The Buddy Holly Story' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on May 18th, 1978
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting September 7th, 1999 - Buy The Buddy Holly Story DVD