La Bamba (1987)

07/24/1987 (US) • 1h 48m

Drama, Music

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

Lou Diamond Phillips

Ritchie Valens

Elizabeth Peña

Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Brian Setzer

Eddie Cochran


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,500,000.00

Revenue

$54,215,416.00

Keywords

rock 'n' roll

biography

death

dying young

nostalgic

mexican american

marital rape

1950s

romantic

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