Movie
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Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Overview
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 & crew
Information
- Release date
- 7 August 1987
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Country of origin
- United States
