

La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
7.3851 votes on TMDB1987Movie1h 48m
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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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
- M
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
- B
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
- D
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
- H
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
- F
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
- E
Eddie Frias
Chino
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