About this movie
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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La Bamba
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Quick facts
Year
1987
Runtime
1h 48m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
792
Genre
Drama, Music
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$6.5M
Cast
rock 'n' roll
biography
death
dying young
nostalgic
mexican american
marital rape
1950s
romantic
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Questions about La Bamba
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed La Bamba?
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez and released in 1987.
What genre is La Bamba?
La Bamba is a Drama, Music film (1987).
Who stars in La Bamba?
The cast of La Bamba includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales.
What is the TMDB rating for La Bamba?
La Bamba has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 792 votes.
