

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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Frequently Asked Questions
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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





