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

La Bamba

1987 7.5/10

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.

Release Date
7/24/1987
Runtime
1 hour and 48 minutes
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Budget
$6,500,000

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