La Bamba
“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
7.3/ 10IMDb7.0823
19871h 48mPG-13
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.
Top-billed cast
- LLou Diamond Phillips
- DDanielle von Zerneck
- EElizabeth Peña
- RRosanna DeSoto
- EEsai Morales
- JJoe Pantoliano
- MMarshall Crenshaw
- BBrian Setzer
- DDaniel Valdez
- HHoward Huntsberry
Crew
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Writer
- Luis Valdez
- Producers
- Bill Borden, Taylor Hackford, Stuart Benjamin
- Production
- New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is La Bamba rated?
La Bamba has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 823 votes.
Who directed La Bamba?
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
When was La Bamba released?
La Bamba was released in 1987.
