This is the true story Ritchie Valens a young rock & roll singer who tragically died in an aircrash at the age of 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Paicoma, California where he in and his family makes a meagre living working at plantations to his rise as a star. The film also focus on Richies friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob and his relationship with Donna, his girlfriend.
| Release Date: | Jul 1987 |
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| Genre: | Music / Drama / Biography |
| Awards: | Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win |
| Cast: | Lou Diamond Phillips (Ritchie Valens), Esai Morales (Bob Morales), Rosanna DeSoto (Connie Valenzuela (as Rosana DeSoto)), Elizabeth Peña (Rosie Morales), Danielle von Zerneck (Donna Ludwig), Joe Pantoliano (Bob Keene), Rick Dees (Ted Quillen), Marshall Crenshaw (Buddy Holly), Howard Huntsberry (Jackie Wilson), Brian Setzer (Eddie Cochran), Daniel Valdez (Lelo), Felipe Cantú (Curandero), Eddie Frias (Chino), Mike Moroff (Mexican Ed), Geoffrey Rivas (Rudy) |