La Bamba

La Bamba

Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.

PG-13 1987 · 108 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, Music

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.

Directed by Luis Valdez · Written by Luis Valdez

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Lou Diamond Phillips Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez Lelo
Howard Huntsberry Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu Curandero
Eddie Frias Chino

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