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La Bamba

1987
7.3 ⭐
1h 48m
Drama
Music
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."

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 & Crew
Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Danielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Elizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Esai MoralesBob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Joe PantolianoBob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall CrenshawBuddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Brian SetzerEddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
Daniel ValdezLelo
Howard Huntsberry
Howard HuntsberryJackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu
Felipe CantuCurandero
Eddie Frias
Eddie FriasChino