La Bamba

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.

Tagline

“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Music

Director

Luis Valdez

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed La Bamba?

La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.

When was La Bamba released?

La Bamba was released on July 24, 1987.

How long is La Bamba?

La Bamba has a runtime of 1h 48m.

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