La Bamba
7.3
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. 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.
- Originial Title
- La Bamba
- Tagline
- Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
- Release Date
- July 24, 1987
- Runtime
- 1h 48min
- Budget
- $6,500,000.00
- Revenue
- $54,215,416.00
- Original Language
- English
- Status
- Released