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La Bamba

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

1987
Rated PG-13
108 minutes
Drama, Music
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.61
Directed By: Luis Valdez
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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.

Language
English
Release Date
July 24, 1987
Budget
$6,500,000
Revenue
$54,215,416
Cast
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