La Bamba poster
Director Luis Valdez
Writer Luis Valdez

La Bamba

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

Release Date: 1987-07-24

Duration: 108 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Lou Diamond Phillips
    Ritchie Valens
  • Joe Pantoliano
    Bob Keane
  • Rosanna DeSoto
    Connie Valenzuela
  • Sam Anderson
    Mr. Ludwig
  • Mike Moroff
    Mexican Ed
  • Thomas Rosales Jr.
    Man at Party
  • John Quade
    Bartender
  • Geoffrey Rivas
    Rudy
  • Esai Morales
    Bob Morales
  • Dyana Ortelli
    Rosalinda

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