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
Eddie Cochran
Mexican Ed
Rudy
Mr. Ludwig
Big Bopper
Bartender
Howard
Sharon Sheeley
Rosalinda
Mr. Caballero
Student
Dancer
Man at Party
Ted Quillin
Director
Writer
Producer
Executive Producer