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Movie poster: La Bamba (1987)
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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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📋 Film Details

Year 1987
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Music
Director Luis Valdez
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (771 votes)

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"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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