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Biopic of Ricardo Valenzuela, the Mexican-American who grew up in migrant work camps revering his tough biker brother and desperate to play music. He got his break with legendary producer Bob Keane and found fame as rock'n'roller Richie Valens.

Keywords:

Drama, Biopic, Music, Based-on-True-Story, Biographical, Biography, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1987) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Lou Diamond Phillips	.... Ritchie Valens
Esai Morales	.... Bob Morales
Rosanna DeSoto	.... Connie Valenzuela
Elizabeth Peña	.... Rosie Morales
Danielle von Zerneck	.... Donna Ludwig
Joe Pantoliano	.... Bob Keene

Supporting Cast:

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

Directors:

Luis Valdez

Writers:

Luis Valdez