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.
Top Cast
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Sonny Curtis
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Tommy Allsupp
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Murray Deutch
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Don Everly
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Phil Everly
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Larry Holley
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Travis Holley
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Maria Elena Holly
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Paul McCartney
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Vi Petty
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Keith Richards
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Bob Thiele Jr.
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Bill Black
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Mick Jagger
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Scotty Moore
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Little Richard
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John Lennon
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Spence
- Original Title
- The Real Buddy Holly Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- MPL Communications, BBC Arena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Spence
Philip Bonham-Carter
Don Fairservice
Alan Yentob, Anthony Wall
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Spence
Director
Anthony Wall
Producer
Philip Bonham-Carter
Director of Photography
Don Fairservice
Editor
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What is The Real Buddy Holly Story about?
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.
Who directed The Real Buddy Holly Story?
The Real Buddy Holly Story was directed by Richard Spence.
Who stars in The Real Buddy Holly Story?
The principal cast of The Real Buddy Holly Story includes Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, Tommy Allsupp, Murray Deutch, Don Everly.
When was The Real Buddy Holly Story released and how long is it?
The Real Buddy Holly Story was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.