La Bamba
“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
Director
Luis Valdez
Screenplay / Story
Luis Valdez
Music Composer
Miles Goodman
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
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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Production Budget
$6,500,000
Worldwide Box Office
$54,215,416
Original Language
EN
Production Country
United States of America
Content Rating
PG-13
Release Status
Released
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Top Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
