La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
7.3
828 votes
1987
1h 48m
Drama
Music
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.
Directed by Luis Valdez
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 KeaneM
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy HollyB
Brian Setzer
Eddie CochranD
Daniel Valdez
LeloH
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie WilsonF
Felipe Cantu
CuranderoE
Eddie Frias
Chino
Mike Moroff
Mexican EdG
Geoffrey Rivas
Rudy
Sam Anderson
Mr. LudwigM
Maggie Gwinn
Mrs. LudwigJ
Jeffrey Alan Chandler
Alan Freed
Stephen Lee
Big Bopper
John Quade
BartenderL
Lettie Ibarra
VeraDetails
Status
Released
Release date
July 24, 1987
Budget
$6.5M
Revenue
$54.2M
Language
English, Spanish
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