Amy Johnston, Bill Jordan, Charles Martin Smith
The story of one of rock 'n' roll's first legends, Buddy Holly. Holly's career is followed from his high school days in Lubbock, Texas and his rise above the disaproval of his music by the locals and ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 7, 1999
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September 29, 2009Good bio on the famous rock 'n' roller! I particularly enjoyed the cricket scene!
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October 22, 2008Gary Busey not only did his own singing, but even lost 32 lbs to play Buddy Holly in this sensational musical biography of the singer from Lubbock Texas. Despite reportedly playing fast and loose with facts, the film is extremely entertaining. Busey was rightfully nominated for...( read more)
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May 5, 2008gary busey.. ha. nothing wrong with it, just a silly poser documentary like thing.
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March 20, 2008this movie i would recommend to anyone that is into buddy holly just a great great bio pic maybe the one and only great gary busey perfomance out of all the movies he has done
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March 11, 2009I thought this was pretty good actually, it showcases the music more than anything which is awesome. Surprisingly Gary Busey is excellent as Buddy Holly, I really couldn't imagine him in the role until I actually watched it. What I really liked actually was that the film finished...( read more)
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February 10, 2009This last Tuesday it was 50 years since Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died. Why should things like that happen.
A great portrayal of a great musician.
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