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.
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie MoralesJoe Pantoliano
Bob KeaneEsai Morales
Bob MoralesLou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie ValensJohn Quade
BartenderMike Moroff
Mexican EdSam Anderson
Mr. LudwigRosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela