Movie Night: The Buddy Holly Story.

Review #239: The Buddy Holly Story.

Cast
Gary Busey (Buddy Holly), Don Stroud (Jesse), Charles Martin Smith (Ray Bob), Conrad Janis (Ross Turner), William Jordan (Riley), Maria Richwine (Maria Elena Santiago), Amy Johnston (Cindy Lou), Dick O'Neill (Sol Gittler), Fred Travalena (Madman Mancuso), Neva Patterson (Mrs. Ella Holly), and Arch Johnson (Lawrence Holly) Directed by Steve Rash.

Review
On September 7, 1936, Charles Hardin Holley was born in Lubbock, Texas. Holly revolutionized the rock and roll genre with his music, such as "That'll Be The Day" and "Peggy Sue" With his horn rimmed glasses and charm, he understandably rose up to stardom before his tragic death in February 3, 1959. Gary Busey fits into the role with no real stumbles, giving a good feel for the film. And yet, the film does mess with some of the facts (Most don't get all of them right, but it wouldn't hurt to try) The rest of the cast is alright, with no real exceptions. The songs work out well, given that the actors did their own singing and played their own instruments live during the filming, and it shows. A decent film; while it does mess with the facts at times, it has enough Busey and singing to help keep it rolling. Happy Birthday, Buddy.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.