La Bamba (1987)

7.3/10 • 108 min • Drama Music

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.

Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips

Danielle von Zerneck

Elizabeth Peña

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Joe Pantoliano

Bob Keane

Mike Moroff

Sam Anderson

Mr. Ludwig

Stephen Lee

John Quade

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