La Bamba

La Bamba

Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
19871h 48minDrama MoviesEnglish
7.2

Plot

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.

WriterN/A
DirectorLuis Valdez
ActorLou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionNew Visions Pictures