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1987

La Bamba

Directed by Luis Valdez
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.

Duration

1h 48m

Released

July 24, 1987

Revenue

$54,215,416

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7.3

Rating726

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Lists89

Cast47

  • Lou Diamond Phillips
  • Danielle von Zerneck
  • Elizabeth Peña
  • Rosanna DeSoto
  • Esai Morales
  • Joe Pantoliano
  • Marshall Crenshaw
  • Brian Setzer
  • Daniel Valdez

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