| Director | Luis Valdez |
|---|---|
| Genre | biographical film, drama film, musical film |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $6.5 million |
| Box office | $54.2 million |
During the summer of 1957 in Southern California, Richard "Richie" Steven Valenzuela is a 16-year old Mexican-American boy who lives with his mother, Concepcion "Connie" Valenzuela and his younger brothers and sisters. His family is poor, and he works as a farmhand after school. He loves rock-and-roll music and dreams of becoming a rockstar.