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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… Read more
50% (39,813)
Where to watch: Netflix
1987 · 1h 48m · ★ 50% (40K)
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Director: Luis Valdez
Starring: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña
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.
Luis Valdez
New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, Daniel Valdez, Howard Huntsberry, Felipe Cantu, Eddie Frias, Mike Moroff, Geoffrey Rivas, Sam Anderson, Maggie Gwinn, Jeffrey Alan Chandler, Stephen Lee, John Quade, Lettie Ibarra
Netflix