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La Bamba

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

★ 7.3 TMDB Rating · 838 votes

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
Release date
Jul 24, 1987
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of La Bamba

  • Portrait of Lou Diamond Phillips

    Lou Diamond Phillips

    Ritchie Valens

  • Portrait of Danielle von Zerneck

    Danielle von Zerneck

    Donna Ludwig

  • Portrait of Elizabeth Peña

    Elizabeth Peña

    Rosie Morales

  • Portrait of Rosanna DeSoto

    Rosanna DeSoto

    Connie Valenzuela

  • Portrait of Esai Morales

    Esai Morales

    Bob Morales

  • Portrait of Joe Pantoliano

    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

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United States
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United Kingdom
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India
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Canada
Streaming on NetflixRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia
Streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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