La Bamba
Movie19871h 48m73% Match

La Bamba

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.

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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.

Released July 24, 1987

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Top cast

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Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Ritchie Valens

Danielle von Zerneck

Danielle von Zerneck

Donna Ludwig

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Bob Keane

Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw

Buddy Holly

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

Eddie Cochran

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