The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 | 86m | English
Popularity: 0.5 (history)
| Director: | Richard Spence |
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| Writer: | |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 12, 1985 |
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| Director: | Richard Spence |
| Writer: | |
| Genres: | Documentary, Music |
| Keywords | rock 'n' roll |
| Production Companies | BBC, MPL Communications |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 27, 2026 Entered: Jul 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jerry Allison | Self |
| Sonny Curtis | Self |
| Tommy Allsupp | Self |
| Murray Deutch | Self |
| Don Everly | Self |
| Phil Everly | Self |
| Larry Holley | Self |
| Travis Holley | Self |
| Maria Elena Holly | Self |
| Paul McCartney | Self |
| Vi Petty | Self |
| Keith Richards | Self |
| Bob Thiele Jr. | Self |
| Bill Black | Self (archive footage) |
| Mick Jagger | Self (archive footage) |
| Scotty Moore | Self (archive footage) |
| Little Richard | Self (archive footage) |
| John Lennon | Self (archive footage) |
| Elvis Presley | Self (archive footage) |
| Buddy Holly | Self (archive footage) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Richard Spence | Director |
| Richard Manton | Sound |
| Don Fairservice | Editor |
| Philip Bonham-Carter | Director of Photography |
| Andy Nelson | Sound Mixer |
| Kristina Hetherington | Assistant Editor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Anthony Wall | Producer |
| Debbie Geller | Associate Producer |
| Alan Yentob | Executive Producer |
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