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La Bamba (1987)

La Bamba (1987)

Drama Music

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

Release Date: 1987, July 24
Directors: Luis Valdez
Countries: United States of America
Production: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Cast: Joe Pantoliano, Esai Morales, Sam Anderson, Thomas Rosales Jr., Dyana Ortelli, Diane Rodriguez, Mike Moroff, Elizabeth Peña, Lou Diamond Phillips, John Quade, Tony Genaro, Geoffrey Rivas

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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