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Drama / Music

La Bamba.

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

7.3/ 1019871h 48mEN

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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Directed by Luis Valdez

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Ritchie Valens

Danielle von Zerneck

Danielle von Zerneck

Donna Ludwig

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Bob Keane

Marshall Crenshaw

Buddy Holly

Brian Setzer

Eddie Cochran

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