La Bamba (1987)
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
1987 · PG-13 · 1h 48m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Director: Luis Valdez
Writers: Luis Valdez
Music by: Miles Goodman, Carlos Santana
Cinematography: Adam Greenberg
Editor: Don Brochu, Sheldon Kahn
Box office: $54M · Budget: $7M · Rated 7.3/10 by 841 viewers
Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips as Ritchie ValensDanielle von Zerneck as Donna LudwigElizabeth Peña as Rosie MoralesRosanna DeSoto as Connie ValenzuelaEsai Morales as Bob MoralesJoe Pantoliano as Bob KeaneMarshall Crenshaw as Buddy HollyBrian Setzer as Eddie CochranDaniel Valdez as LeloHoward Huntsberry as Jackie WilsonFelipe Cantu as CuranderoEddie Frias as ChinoMore like this
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