Official poster of La Bamba
⭐ 7.3/10
Movie • 1987

La Bamba

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

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108 min

Synopsis

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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Release date 1987-07-24
Original language EN
Status Released
Popularity 4