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: 7.271/10 (743 votes)
- Budget: $6,500,000
- Revenue: $54,215,416
- Production Companies: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.0327
- Languages: English, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
as Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
as Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
as Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
as Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
as Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw
as Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
as Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
as Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
as Jackie Wilson
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
The Breakup
Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date?
Richie's Garage Party Invite
Richie Is Mesmerized By Donna
First 10 Minutes
Keywords
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 7.271/10 based on 743 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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