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Ritchie Valens
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“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
15 · 7 Aug 1987 · 108 min · English
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The film
Synopsis
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
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Cast & characters
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
M
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
B
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
D
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
H
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
F
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
E
Eddie Frias
Chino
Behind the camera
Key crew
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Writing
- Luis Valdez
- Cinematography
- Adam Greenberg
- Original music
- Miles Goodman, Carlos Santana
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