Review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978) by Tracy F — 24 May 2014

Another great music bio-pic. Gary Busey in his good years.

This review of The Buddy Holly Story (1978) was written by Tracy F on 24 May 2014.

The Buddy Holly Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michael Sragow (1,413) for New Yorker (1,403) on 21 Apr 2013

The facts in this pop biography are often hopelessly askew, but the story is carried by the unadulterated power of Gary Busey's original and…

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By Bobo B (6) on 10 Feb 2014

This is a good film for all you Buddy fans out there. Gary Busey did a great job here as the legendary Buddy Holly. I'll give this flick 4 stars…

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By Russell G (1,053) on 18 Jul 2010

I respect The Buddy Holly Story above most other musician biopics because all of the music was performed live during the filming…

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By Staffan Å (25) on 16 May 2011

Bra film, Gary Busey gÃ¶r en grym rollprestation…

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By Tim G (1,197) on 03 Sep 2015

I very much liked the buddy holly story the film bio of the 1950s rock star in which gary busey plays the title role who was lead singer of…

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By Bruno L (623) on 21 May 2010

Most of the biographical movies about musicians have similar stories, but I thought this one was really good, especially considering the year…

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By Andrew O (949) on 13 Aug 2017

While it may lack an overall focus, Buddy Holly at the very least is an enigmatic hero to follow, and his Story is far more interesting and…

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By Lynn Van Matre (4) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 03 Oct 2015

The movie gets the feel right, and there's real energy in the concert scenes, especially the tricky debut of Buddy Holly and the Crickets as…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 17 Mar 2013

If you enjoy any rock or rockabilly - this is worth seeing as nearly every musician that ever got airplay in the 60's or 70's owes Buddy a…

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By James C (2,975) on 20 Apr 2012

Amazing movie, amazing music and Gary does Buddy wonderfully! Gary was 36 when he portrayed 20 year old Buddy…

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