La Bamba

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

7.3(847) 1987-07-24 1h 48m

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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.

Director: Luis Valdez
Writer: Luis Valdez
Producer: Bill Borden
Producer: Taylor Hackford
Original Music Composer: Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer: Carlos Santana
Director of Photography: Adam Greenberg