La Bamba (1987)

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

Movie · Drama, Music · 1h 48m · Rated 7.3/10 on TMDB · Released July 24, 1987

Overview

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.

Directed by Luis Valdez

Cast

• Lou Diamond Phillips as Ritchie Valens
• Danielle von Zerneck as Donna Ludwig
• Elizabeth Peña as Rosie Morales
• Rosanna DeSoto as Connie Valenzuela
• Esai Morales as Bob Morales
• Joe Pantoliano as Bob Keane
• Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly
• Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran
• Daniel Valdez as Lelo
• Howard Huntsberry as Jackie Wilson
• Felipe Cantu as Curandero
• Eddie Frias as Chino

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