The Real Buddy Holly Story (1985)

6.5/10 86 min Music Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Don Everly

Self

Phil Everly

Self

Paul McCartney

Self

Keith Richards

Self

Bill Black

Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger

Self (archive footage)

Scotty Moore

Self (archive footage)

Little Richard

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

Buddy Holly

Self (archive footage)

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