La Bamba

La Bamba

Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.

7.3 /10 778 votes
July 24, 1987 1h 48m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Luis Valdez
Writers Luis Valdez
Studio New Visions Pictures
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $6,500,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Daniel Valdez

Lelo

Howard Huntsberry

Jackie Wilson

Felipe Cantu

Curandero

Eddie Frias

Chino

Frequently Asked Questions

La Bamba was released on July 24, 1987.

The runtime of La Bamba is 1h 48m.

La Bamba is a Drama, Music movie.

La Bamba has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

La Bamba is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.

The main cast of La Bamba includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña.

La Bamba is originally in English.