La Bamba
1987/07/24 • $6,500,000 • Released • English, Spanish
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Overview
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.
Director : Luis Valdez
Casts
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
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
Mike Moroff
Mexican Ed
Geoffrey Rivas
Rudy
Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig
Stephen Lee
Big Bopper
John Quade
Bartender
Noble Willingham
Howard
Rosanna Locke
Sharon Sheeley
Dyana Ortelli
Rosalinda
Tony Genaro
Mr. Caballero
Mary Ann Tanedo
Student
Linda Holdahl
Dancer
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Man at Party
Rick Dees
Ted Quillin
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