Movie·1987·1h 48m
La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Bill Borden, Taylor Hackford
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
Music
Miles Goodman
Editor
Sheldon Kahn
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
793 votes
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// cast
Cast
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
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
Eddie Frias
Chino
Mike Moroff
Mexican Ed
Geoffrey Rivas
Rudy
Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig
Maggie Gwinn
Mrs. Ludwig
Jeffrey Alan Chandler
Alan Freed
Stephen Lee
Big Bopper
// crew
Crew
Luis Valdez
Director, Writer
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Bill Borden
Producer
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Don Brochu
Editor
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Stuart Benjamin
Executive Producer
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Carlos Santana
Original Music Composer
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