
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
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.
Ritchie Valens

Donna Ludwig

Rosie Morales

Connie Valenzuela

Bob Morales

Bob Keane

Buddy Holly
Eddie Cochran

Lelo
Jackie Wilson
Curandero
Chino
Mexican Ed

Rudy

Mr. Ludwig

Mrs. Ludwig
Alan Freed
Big Bopper

Bartender

Vera
Ernestine
Connie Jr.
Irma
Garbage Man
Howard

Sound Engineer
Tommy Allsup
Sharon Sheeley

Donna's Girlfriend
Rosalinda

Mr. House
Trucker
Mr. Caballero

Girl at Party
Baseball Announcer
Student
Student

Student
Student
Tall Blonde Girl on Motorcycle
Student
Dancer

Man at Party

Dancer
Student
Elderly Lady at Party
Ted Quillin
