Watch La Bamba (1987) Official Trailer
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
7.0 / 10 IMDb July 24, 1987 1h 48m Metascore 65
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
Runtime
1h 48m
Release Date
July 24, 1987
Genre
Drama, Music
Status
Released
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$54,215,416
Languages
English, Spanish
Country
United States of America
Writers
Awards
3 wins & 3 nominations total
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
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Marshall Crenshaw
as Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
as Eddie Cochran
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Daniel Valdez
as Lelo
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Howard Huntsberry
as Jackie Wilson
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Felipe Cantu
as Curandero
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Eddie Frias
as Chino
Mike Moroff
as Mexican Ed
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Geoffrey Rivas
as Rudy
Sam Anderson
as Mr. Ludwig
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Maggie Gwinn
as Mrs. Ludwig
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Jeffrey Alan Chandler
as Alan Freed
Stephen Lee
as Big Bopper
John Quade
as Bartender
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Lettie Ibarra
as Vera
Production Companies
New Visions Pictures
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