Movie
La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about La Bamba
Cast
Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
Danielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
Elizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
Esai MoralesBob Morales
Joe PantolianoBob KeaneCredits
- Directed by
- Luis Valdez
- Written by
- Luis Valdez
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $54.2M
Production
- New Visions Pictures
Columbia PicturesUnited States
