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La Bamba

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

1987★ 7.3 · 8151h 48mDramaMusic

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.

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Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips
as Ritchie Valens

Joe Pantoliano
as Bob Keane

Esai Morales
as Bob Morales

Elizabeth Peña
as Rosie Morales

Sam Anderson
as Mr. Ludwig

John Quade
as Bartender

Noble Willingham
as Howard

Rosanna DeSoto
as Connie Valenzuela

Thomas Rosales Jr.
as Man at Party

Mike Moroff
as Mexican Ed

Stephen Lee
as Big Bopper

Brian Setzer
as Eddie Cochran

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7.3/ 10

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Release date: 1987-07-24

Budget: $6,500,000

Revenue: $54,215,416

Runtime: 1h 48m

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DramaMusic

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