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La Bamba

La Bamba

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: La Bamba
  • Genres: Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1987-07-24
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.256/10 (753 votes)
  • Budget: $6,500,000
  • Revenue: $54,215,416
  • Production Companies: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.0298
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

as Ritchie Valens

Danielle von Zerneck

Danielle von Zerneck

as Donna Ludwig

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

as Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Rosanna DeSoto

as Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

as Bob Morales

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

as Bob Keane

Marshall Crenshaw

Marshall Crenshaw

as Buddy Holly

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

as Eddie Cochran

Daniel Valdez

Daniel Valdez

as Lelo

Howard Huntsberry

Howard Huntsberry

as Jackie Wilson

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Breakup

Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date?

Richie's Garage Party Invite

Richie Is Mesmerized By Donna

First 10 Minutes

External Links

Keywords

rock 'n' rollbiographydeathdying youngnostalgicmexican americanmarital rape1950sromantic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Bamba?

La Bamba is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1987-07-24.

Who are the main actors in La Bamba?

The main cast includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, .

Where can I watch La Bamba online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if La Bamba is available.

Is La Bamba based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of La Bamba?

La Bamba has an IMDb rating of 7.256/10 based on 753 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of La Bamba?

The movie had a production budget of $6,500,000 and earned $54,215,416 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for La Bamba?

The soundtrack was composed by New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was La Bamba filmed?

La Bamba was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is La Bamba?

The total runtime of La Bamba is 108 minutes.

Is La Bamba suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to La Bamba?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to La Bamba.

Does La Bamba have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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