La Bamba
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
Danielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
Elizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
Esai MoralesBob Morales
Joe PantolianoBob KeaneM
Marshall CrenshawBuddy Holly
Brian SetzerEddie CochranD
Daniel ValdezLeloH
Howard HuntsberryJackie Wilson🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Bamba about?
- 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.
- Who directed La Bamba?
- La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
- When was La Bamba released?
- La Bamba was released on July 24, 1987.
- How long is La Bamba?
- La Bamba has a runtime of 1h 48m.
- Where can I track La Bamba?
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