La Bamba
La Bamba
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
1987
1:48:13
Rate
7.3/10 (726)
Genre
Drama
Music
Plot
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.
Director
Luis Valdez
Writers