La Bamba
1987, English. Directed by Luis Valdez.
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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7.3/10 from 845 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Luis ValdezDirector
- Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
- Danielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
- Elizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
- Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
- Esai MoralesBob Morales
- Joe PantolianoBob Keane
- Marshall CrenshawBuddy Holly
- Brian SetzerEddie Cochran
- Daniel ValdezLelo
- Howard HuntsberryJackie Wilson
- Felipe CantuCurandero
- Eddie FriasChino
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Luis Valdez
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $54M
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La Bamba: quick answers
Is La Bamba worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 845 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does La Bamba have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for La Bamba. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is La Bamba suitable for kids?
La Bamba is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like La Bamba?
If you liked La Bamba, try The Buddy Holly Story, I'm Not There, Elvis.
Who directed La Bamba?
La Bamba (1987) was directed by Luis Valdez and stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña.