La Bamba (1987)
La Bamba is a 1987 drama movie directed by Luis Valdez, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck and Elizabeth Peña.
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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What is La Bamba about?
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.
When was La Bamba released?
La Bamba was released on 24 July 1987.
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba runs 1h 48m.
Who made La Bamba?
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
Where can I watch La Bamba?
La Bamba is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch La Bamba
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Ritchie Valens
- Danielle von Zerneck as Donna Ludwig
- Elizabeth Peña as Rosie Morales
- Rosanna DeSoto as Connie Valenzuela
- Esai Morales as Bob Morales
- Joe Pantoliano as Bob Keane
- Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly
- Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran
- Daniel Valdez as Lelo
- Howard Huntsberry as Jackie Wilson
- Felipe Cantu as Curandero
- Eddie Frias as Chino
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