La Bamba (1987)
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Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
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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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Directed by: Luis Valdez, Adam Greenberg
Written by: Luis Valdez
Produced by: Stuart Benjamin, Bill Borden, Taylor Hackford
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