La Bamba (1987)
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.
Full Cast & Characters
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
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
Eddie Frias
Chino
Director & Crew
Luis Valdez
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of La Bamba?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 781 votes.
Who directed La Bamba?
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez and released in 1987.
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1987-07-24
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box Office
- $54.2M
- Status
- Released