La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
73% Match1987PG-131h 48m
DramaMusic
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.
Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano
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About La Bamba
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.
Popularity
6.2
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$54,215,416
Release
Jul 24, 1987
Genres
Drama, Music
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New Visions Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Keywords
rock 'n' rollbiographydeathdying youngnostalgicmexican americanmarital rape1950sromantic