La Bamba(1987)
“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
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.
Director
Luis Valdez
Studio
New Visions Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$54M
Cast
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
Felipe Cantu
as Curandero
Eddie Frias
as Chino
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$54M
Production Companies
New Visions Pictures • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch La Bamba?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for La Bamba (1987).
What is La Bamba about?▼
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.
Who directed La Bamba?▼
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez and released in 1987. It is a drama, music film.
How long is La Bamba?▼
La Bamba has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in La Bamba?▼
The cast of La Bamba includes 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 and more.
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