La Bamba
1987
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
- Drama
- Music
7.3
748
July 24, 1987
1h 48m
Synopsis
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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Original Title
La Bamba
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Production Countries
United States of America
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$54,215,416
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