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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 his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Man at Party
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig
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The excellent biography of rising star Richie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash with a brilliant performance by Lou Diamond Phillips in the lead role
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