La Bamba

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-07-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

108 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (19998 Reviews)

Director:

Luis Valdez

Genres:

Biography Drama Music

Cast:

Lou Diamond Phillips Esai Morales Rosanna DeSoto Elizabeth Peèa

Writer:

Luis Valdez

Fullplot:

This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend.

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