Overview
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.
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Based on
Based on a true story
Details
- Writer
- Jose RiveraWriter
- Status
- Planned
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Mexico, United States of America
Production
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