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La Bamba

24 Jul 1987 1h 48min 15 7.3/10 (851) EN

“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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Director
Luis Valdez
Writer
Luis Valdez
Music
Miles Goodman, Carlos Santana
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
Editing
Don Brochu, Sheldon Kahn
Producer
Bill Borden, Taylor Hackford
Countries
United States

Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano Bob Keane
M
Marshall Crenshaw Buddy Holly
B
Brian Setzer Eddie Cochran
D
Daniel Valdez Lelo
H
Howard Huntsberry Jackie Wilson
F
Felipe Cantu Curandero
E
Eddie Frias Chino
Mike Moroff Mexican Ed
G
Geoffrey Rivas Rudy
Sam Anderson Mr. Ludwig
M
Maggie Gwinn Mrs. Ludwig
J
Jeffrey Alan Chandler Alan Freed
Stephen Lee Big Bopper
John Quade Bartender
L
Lettie Ibarra Vera

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