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La Bamba
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La Bamba

1987 · 108 min Drama Music
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Ла бамба" (1987) is cinema about people at their hardest moment, and about how they carry it.

Don't watch for a light evening. Watch if you want the real thing.

For those who love stories about people — real, imperfect, alive.

Director: Luis Valdez

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: late evening, dim light, phone away.

🎭 Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Ritchie Valens

Danielle von Zerneck

Danielle von Zerneck

Donna Ludwig

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Bob Keane

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Marshall Crenshaw

Buddy Holly

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

Eddie Cochran

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Daniel Valdez

Lelo

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Howard Huntsberry

Jackie Wilson

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