The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985, English. Directed by Richard Spence.
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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- 1h 26m
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- English
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- 12 September 1985
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The Real Buddy Holly Story runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Real Buddy Holly Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Real Buddy Holly Story?
The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985) was directed by Richard Spence and stars Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, Tommy Allsupp.