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La Bamba( 1987)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lou Diamond Phillips

      Ritchie Valens

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      Danielle von Zerneck

      Donna Ludwig

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      Elizabeth Peña

      Rosie Morales

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      Rosanna DeSoto

      Connie Valenzuela

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      Esai Morales

      Bob Morales

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      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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      Mike Moroff

      Mexican Ed

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      Geoffrey Rivas

      Rudy

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      Sam Anderson

      Mr. Ludwig

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      Maggie Gwinn

      Mrs. Ludwig

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      Jeffrey Alan Chandler

      Alan Freed

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      Stephen Lee

      Big Bopper

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      John Quade

      Bartender

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      Lettie Ibarra

      Vera

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      Diane Rodriguez

      Ernestine

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      Katie Valdez

      Connie Jr.

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      Gloria Balcorta

      Irma

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      Ernesto Hernández

      Garbage Man

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      Noble Willingham

      Howard

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      Thom Pintello

      Sound Engineer

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      Stephen F. Schmidt

      Tommy Allsup

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      Rosanna Locke

      Sharon Sheeley

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      Kim Sebastian

      Donna's Girlfriend

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      Dyana Ortelli

      Rosalinda

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      Andy Griggs

      Mr. House

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      Art K. Koustik

      Trucker

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      Tony Genaro

      Mr. Caballero

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      Allison Robinson

      Girl at Party

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      Hunter Payne

      Baseball Announcer

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      Joe Miller

      Student

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      Mary Ann Tanedo

      Student

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      Barb Jittner

      Student

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      Brian Russell

      Student

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      Yolanda Martinez Olivarri

      Tall Blonde Girl on Motorcycle

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      Frank Aragon

      Student

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      Linda Holdahl

      Dancer

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      Thomas Rosales Jr.

      Man at Party

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      Matthew Shields

      Dancer

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      Reynaldo Silva

      Student

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      Connie Valenzuela

      Elderly Lady at Party

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      Rick Dees

      Ted Quillin

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    Media

    Videos 7Backdrops 22Posters 20

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    6500000.00

    Revenue

    54215416.00

    Keywords

    • rock 'n' roll
    • biography
    • death
    • dying young
    • nostalgic
    • mexican american
    • marital rape
    • 1950s
    • romantic