Site Revisions Underway Some Features May Not Work
Poster for La Bamba

La Bamba (1987)

PG-13 ★ 7.3/10 108 min Drama, Music United States English
Director: Luis Valdez
Writer: Luis Valdez
Streaming: Not available
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.

Description

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.

Trailer

Top Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond Phillips Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Danielle von Zerneck Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Elizabeth Peña Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Rosanna DeSoto Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Esai Morales Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer Eddie Cochran

Powered by

TMDB
× Movie poster
Back to Film Diary Index