La Bamba

1987·Movie
1h 48min
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71/100
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7.0
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80|7.3
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83|79

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About

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

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.
Biographical DramaMusic Legend Story1950s Rock & RollTriumphant & TragicFamily StrugglesComing-of-Age TaleNostalgic Period PieceCultural ImpactEmotional Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Kerry Lyn McKissick, Luis Valdez
Written by:
Luis Valdez
Produced by:
Taylor Hackford, Junie Lowry-Johnson, Bill Borden
Composed by:
Carlos Santana, Miles Goodman

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