Buddy (1999)
"Buddy" tells the compelling story of the legendary rocker Buddy Holly and the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist. The show features over 20 of his greatest hits including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be The Day", "Oh Boy", "Heartbeat", "Maybe Baby", "Rave On" and "Everyday," and end with the fantastic 'Winter Dance Party' at Clear Lake, Iowa, where Buddy is joined on stage by the large-than-life Big Bopper ("Chantilly Lace") and pelvis thrusting Ritchie Valens ("La Bamba"). Filmed especially for DVD at the Novello Theatre in London's West End
Director: Rob Bettinson
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Angus MacGregor as Buddy Holly |
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Guy James as Jerry Allison |
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Stephen Pallister as Joe B. Mauldin |
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David Allman as Norman Petty |
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Clair Carpenter as Vi Petty |
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Diana Croft as Maria Elena |
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John Simon Rawlings as The Big Bopper |
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Alex Paez as Ritchie Valens |
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Justin Butcher as |
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Tommy Donbavand as |
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Trevor Georges as |
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Angus Glen as |
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Matthew Hodgson as |
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Christopher Howell as |
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Paulette Ivory as |
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Sean McElroy as |
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Alison Porter as |
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Melvin Reeves as |
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John Sheridon as |
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Carol Sloman as |
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Andrea Turner as |
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Frank Williams as |
| Writing | Alan James | Writer |
| Directing | Rob Bettinson | Director |
| Lighting | Graham McLusky | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Butler | Costume Design |