Movie, 1987
La Bamba
IMDb 7.3, 108 min, Drama, Music, United States of America
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.
Cast
20 credited
Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
MC
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
BS
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
DV
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
HH
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
FC
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
EF
Eddie Frias
Chino
Trailers & teasers
2 clips
Details
DirectorLuis Valdez
WritersLuis Valdez
GenreDrama, Music
Runtime108 min
ReleasedFri, Jul 24, 1987
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0093378
