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La Bamba (1987)

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

7.3audience score
847 votes on TMDB
Released July 24, 1987Runtime 1h 48mDirector Luis Valdez
DramaMusic

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

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
Mike Moroff

Mike Moroff

Mexican Ed
Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Mr. Ludwig
Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Big Bopper
John Quade

John Quade

Bartender
Noble Willingham

Noble Willingham

Howard
Rosanna Locke

Rosanna Locke

Sharon Sheeley

About La Bamba

Where can I watch La Bamba?

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.