Movie: The Real Buddy Holly Story

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jerry Allison
Jerry Allison

Self

Sonny Curtis
Sonny Curtis

Self

Tommy Allsupp
Tommy Allsupp

Self

Murray Deutch
Murray Deutch

Self

Don Everly
Don Everly

Self

Phil Everly
Phil Everly

Self

Larry Holley
Larry Holley

Self

Travis Holley
Travis Holley

Self

Maria Elena Holly
Maria Elena Holly

Self

Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney

Self

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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.

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    1985-09-12

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