Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
1987•1h 48m•Released•EN
La Bamba
“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
July 24, 1987
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
7.3 / 10
Votes
837
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$54,215,416
Status
Released
Popularity
6.1
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Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
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Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
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Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
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Daniel Valdez
Lelo
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Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
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Felipe Cantu
Curandero
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Eddie Frias
Chino
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