La Bamba (1987)

La Bamba (1987)

Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream. 1987-07-24 United States of America 108 Min. PG-13
7.2 699 votes

Overview

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

Lou Diamond Phillips is Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck is Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña is Rosie Morales
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto is Connie Valenzuela
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales is Bob Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano is Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw is Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer is Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran
Howard Huntsberry is Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu is Curandero
Curandero