Movie poster for La Bamba
TMDb Rating
7.3/10

757 verified votes

La Bamba (1987)

DramaMusic
108 min

"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."

Plot Summary

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

Top Cast

Lou Diamond PhillipsDanielle von ZerneckElizabeth PeñaRosanna DeSotoEsai Morales

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