La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
1987-07-24 | 108 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
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Danielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
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Elizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
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Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
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Esai MoralesBob Morales
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Joe PantolianoBob Keane
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Brian SetzerEddie Cochran
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Mike MoroffMexican Ed
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Geoffrey RivasRudy
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Sam AndersonMr. Ludwig
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Stephen LeeBig Bopper
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John QuadeBartender
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