La Bamba

Name: La Bamba
Director: Luis Valdez
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1987
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales

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

19871h 48m7.3(820 votes)

DramaMusic

Synopsis

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 ju…

La Bamba (1987) is a drama and music film directed by Luis Valdez. It stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, and Elizabeth Peña. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 820 votes.

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Director

Luis Valdez

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

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Who stars in La Bamba?

La Bamba stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, and Rosanna DeSoto, and was directed by Luis Valdez.

How long is La Bamba?

La Bamba has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did La Bamba come out?

La Bamba was released in 1987.

What genre is La Bamba?

La Bamba is a drama and music film.

Is La Bamba worth watching?

La Bamba holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.