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La Bamba

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

★ 7.3 / 10 (847 votes)July 24, 1987108 minEN
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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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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 24, 1987
StatusReleased
Runtime108 min
Rating★ 7.3 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageEnglish, Spanish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$6,500,000
Revenue$54,215,416
ProductionNew Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
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Crew

Director

Luis Valdez

Writers

Luis Valdez

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Cast

Lou Diamond PhillipsLou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
Danielle von ZerneckDanielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
Elizabeth PeñaElizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
Rosanna DeSotoRosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
Esai MoralesEsai MoralesBob Morales
Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoBob Keane
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Marshall CrenshawBuddy Holly
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Brian SetzerEddie Cochran
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Daniel ValdezLelo
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Howard HuntsberryJackie Wilson
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Felipe CantuCurandero
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Eddie FriasChino
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