La Bamba
La Bamba
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.
Country: US
Genre: Drama, Music
Release: 1987-07-24
Director: Luis Valdez
Production: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales
Tagline: Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
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