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The Real Buddy Holly Story

Sep 12, 1985 · 1h 26m
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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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Jerry Allison
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Sonny Curtis
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Tommy Allsupp
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Murray Deutch
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Don Everly
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Phil Everly
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Larry Holley
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Travis Holley
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Directed by Richard Spence

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
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Production
MPL Communications, BBC Arena
Country
GB

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