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La Bamba

PG-1319871h 48mLuis Valdez
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 65
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"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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Rock 'n' RollBiographyDeathDying YoungNostalgicMexican AmericanMarital Rape1950sRomantic

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Frequently asked questions

What is La Bamba (1987) 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 stars in La Bamba?

La Bamba stars Lou Diamond Phillips (Ritchie Valens), Danielle von Zerneck (Donna Ludwig), Elizabeth Peña (Rosie Morales), Rosanna DeSoto (Connie Valenzuela), Esai Morales (Bob Morales). The film was directed by Luis Valdez.

How long is La Bamba?

La Bamba has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is La Bamba worth watching?

La Bamba holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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