La Bamba (1987)

EnglishFilm1987108 minDrama, Music★ 7.3/10

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.

Directed by

Luis Valdez

Starring

Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña

Music

Miles Goodman, Carlos Santana

Released

1987-07-24

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