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• 65   Metascore
• 1987
• 1 hr 48 mins
• Documentary, Drama, Music

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This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Roberto Morales and his relationship with his girlfriend Donna Ludwig.

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Lou Diamond Phillips

Ritchie Valens

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

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Awards

• 1988 - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama - nominated
• 1988 - Blimp Award - Favorite Movie - nominated
• 1988 - Grammy - Song of the Year - nominated
• 1988 - VMA - Best Video from a Film - winner

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