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The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985): Cast

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The Real Buddy Holly Story is a 1985 music documentary directed by Richard Spence, starring Buddy Holly, Paul McCartney and Keith Richards. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Richard Spence
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Real Buddy Holly Story About?

The premise of The Real Buddy Holly Story without spoilers.

The definitive video biography of rock‑and‑roll legend Buddy Holly, produced and hosted by former Beatle Paul McCartney. It features extensive interview footage with Keith Richards, Phil and Don Everly, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, members of Holly’s family and McCartney himself, among others, offering an in‑depth look at Holly’s life and music.

The Real Buddy Holly Story Themes & Keywords

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  • singer
  • musician
  • interview
  • reference to buddy holly
  • rock and roll
  • rock and roll music
  • rock 'n' roll
  • rock n roll
  • rock 'n roll
  • rock 'n' roll music
  • reference to the big bopper
  • reference to richie valens
+11 more
  • killed in a plane crash
  • lubbock texas
  • blues music
  • reference to elvis presley
  • clovis new mexico
  • record business
  • record industry
  • music business
  • music industry
  • reference to chuck berry
  • reference to little richard
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Cast & crew

The Real Buddy Holly Story Cast

Buddy Holly leads the cast, with Paul McCartney and Keith Richards. Directed by Richard Spence; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Real Buddy Holly Story

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From the director

More from Richard Spence

More films directed by Richard Spence: New World Disorder, Different for Girls, Blind Justice and You, Me & Marley.

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The Real Buddy Holly Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Real Buddy Holly Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Real Buddy Holly Story?

The Real Buddy Holly Story runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Real Buddy Holly Story released?

The Real Buddy Holly Story was released on September 12, 1985.

Who directed The Real Buddy Holly Story?

The Real Buddy Holly Story was directed by Richard Spence.

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Who is in the cast of The Real Buddy Holly Story?

The Real Buddy Holly Story stars Buddy Holly, Paul McCartney and Keith Richards, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Real Buddy Holly Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Real Buddy Holly Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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