Ritchie Valens
Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
La Bamba
“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
7.3
1987
1h 48m
DramaMusic
Director: Luis Valdez
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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Cast
Donna Ludwig
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Rosie Morales
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Connie Valenzuela
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Bob Morales
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Bob Keane
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
Buddy Holly
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Eddie Cochran
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
Lelo
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
Jackie Wilson
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
Curandero
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
Chino
Eddie Frias
Chino
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Clips (5)
The Breakup
Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date?
Richie's Garage Party Invite
Richie Is Mesmerized By Donna
First 10 Minutes
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