La Bamba (1987)
07/24/1987 (US) • 1h 48m
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ritchie Valens
Donna Ludwig
Rosie Morales
Connie Valenzuela
Bob Morales
Bob Keane
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Eddie Cochran
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