

La Bamba (1987)
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
847 votes on TMDBReleased July 24, 1987Runtime 1h 48mDirector Luis Valdez
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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Cast of La Bamba

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
Mike Moroff
Mexican Ed
Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig
Stephen Lee
Big Bopper
John Quade
Bartender
Noble Willingham
Howard
Rosanna Locke
Sharon SheeleyAbout La Bamba
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La Bamba is currently streaming in the United States on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Who stars in La Bamba?
La Bamba stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales.
Who directed La Bamba?
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba has a runtime of 1h 48m.
What is La Bamba about?
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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