Movie
La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
19871h 48m★ 7.3DramaMusic
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.
Director
- Luis Valdez
Writers
- Luis Valdez
Producers
- Stuart Benjamin · Executive Producer
- Bill Borden
- Taylor Hackford
Where to watch
Region: US · via JustWatch / TMDB
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Top cast
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
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Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
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Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
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Daniel Valdez
Lelo
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Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
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Felipe Cantu
Curandero
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Eddie Frias
Chino
