La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
July 24, 1987
108 min
PG-13
✓ Released 14136 days ago
Drama
Music
7.3
User Score
772 votes
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Luis Valdez
Runtime: 108 min
Budget: $6,500,000
Revenue: $54,215,416
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
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
