La Bamba

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

7.3
19871h 48m

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.

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

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30th Anniversary Dual Format Trailer

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The Breakup

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Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date?

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Richie's Garage Party Invite

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Richie Is Mesmerized By Donna

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First 10 Minutes

Cast

Photo of Lou Diamond Phillips

Lou Diamond Phillips

Ritchie Valens

Photo of Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Rosie Morales

Photo of Rosanna DeSoto

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Photo of Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Photo of Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

Eddie Cochran

Photo of Mike Moroff

Mike Moroff

Mexican Ed

Photo of Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Mr. Ludwig

Photo of Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Big Bopper

Photo of John Quade

John Quade

Bartender

Photo of Rosanna Locke

Rosanna Locke

Sharon Sheeley

Photo of Dyana Ortelli

Dyana Ortelli

Rosalinda

Photo of Tony Genaro

Tony Genaro

Mr. Caballero

Photo of Thomas Rosales Jr.

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Man at Party

Photo of Rick Dees

Rick Dees

Ted Quillin

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