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3 November 1978 (Finland)
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Music never felt this good. more
Plot:
A film about the life and career of the early rock and roll star. full summary | add synopsis
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Won Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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3 nominations
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(4 articles)
Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story Comes To The History Theatre Plays Through 11/1
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 20 October 2009, 6:19 PM, PDT)
Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story Comes To The History Theatre, Opens 10/3
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 25 September 2009, 10:31 AM, PDT)
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 20 October 2009, 6:19 PM, PDT)
Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story Comes To The History Theatre, Opens 10/3
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 25 September 2009, 10:31 AM, PDT)
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I was there!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gary Busey | ... | Buddy |
 | Don Stroud | ... | Jesse |
 | Charles Martin Smith | ... | Ray Bob |
 | Conrad Janis | ... | Ross Turner |
| William Jordan | ... | Riley |
 | Maria Richwine | ... | Maria Elena |
| Amy Johnston | ... | Cindy Lou |
 | Dick O'Neill | ... | Sol Gittler (as Dick O'Neil) |
 | Fred Travalena | ... | Madman Mancuso |
| Neva Patterson | ... | Mrs. Holly |
 | Arch Johnson | ... | Mr. Holly |
| John F. Goff | ... | T.J. (as John Goff) |
 | Gloria Irizarry | ... | Mrs. Santiago |
| Jody Berry | ... | Engineer Sam |
| Richard Kennedy | ... | Preacher |
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113 min
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The members of the Crickets had already sold their portrayal rights to the producer of a different Buddy Holly movie, so fictitious names had to be used for the Crickets here. Also, for story simplifcation, the three Crickets were reduced to two.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: Buddy Holly did not produce his recordings. Norma Petty was producer for most of his career.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Buddy Holly: Hey, Riley, we're all plugged in and checked up... yeah, we're ready.
Buddy Holly: [to Ray Bob] Riley wants to hear you at the mike - that's the one right there; say somethin' into that mike.
Ray Bob Simmons: One, two, three, testing... one...
Buddy Holly: [to Riley] How's that sound?
Riley Randolph: All right, that's a good level, Buddy, hold it right there... Yeah, you better get ready, it's about thirty seconds till eight.
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Buddy Holly: Hey, Riley, we're all plugged in and checked up... yeah, we're ready.
Buddy Holly: [to Ray Bob] Riley wants to hear you at the mike - that's the one right there; say somethin' into that mike.
Ray Bob Simmons: One, two, three, testing... one...
Buddy Holly: [to Riley] How's that sound?
Riley Randolph: All right, that's a good level, Buddy, hold it right there... Yeah, you better get ready, it's about thirty seconds till eight.
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Movie Connections:
References "Bandstand" (1952)
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Soundtrack:
True Love Ways
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I was fortunate enough to be an extra in this movie when I was about 13 during the roller rink scenes. My junior high school drama class was invited to participate. It was a fantastic experience.
Gary Busey, Charles Martin Smith and Don Stroud played the music live, all day! As a musician, I can appreciate the tireless work and dedication these guys put in to their roles. They must have played those songs 20 times. It's very difficult to maintain consistency and energy under those conditions. This is visible during a cut to a close-up on "That'll Be the Day," but fortunately the unsuspecting public probably wouldn't have picked it up.
Skating around all day, getting the day off from school and being transported back in time was a incredible thrill. I also had my first "date" on film. I had to walk a girl up to the ticket booth. Woo hoo! Even with an out-of-date haircut and hot lights melting the vaseline in my hair, it was still worth it. Fun stuff.
The movie is top notch and is highly satisfying as a whole. Busey delivers his best role ever and the supporting cast is superb. I'm glad to have participated in a great film of the day. To think I could have been in Corvette Summer or something. Not.
A funny ironic ending to this is that years later I was in a video store in Malibu looking at the movie the week it was released on video. Gary Busey walked in and stood right next to me. I showed him the cover and babbled on how great he was and how I was an extra and whatnot. Pretty weird, but very cool, for what it's worth.