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La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical drama film written and directed by Luis Valdez. The film follows the life and short-lived musical career of American Chicano rock and roll star Ritchie Valens. The film stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck and Joe Pantoliano.
Jul 24, 1987 · La Bamba is a 1987 film that tells the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. The film features his rise from poverty, his musical career, his family and his romance.
- (37K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Luis Valdez
- 1987-07-24
Ritchie (Lou Diamond Phillips) performs "La Bamba" on stage.#LaBamba #RitchieValens #HDClips #MovieScenes Now on Disc and Digital: https://www.sonypictures.c...
- 3 min
- 11.4M
- Scene City
Oct 14, 2020 · Watch Now: • La Bamba Subscribe to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: / sonypictureshomeent The life of rock & roll legend Richie Valens bursts across the screen in this celebrated, music-filled...
- 2 min
- 158.6K
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Watch La Bamba | Netflix. The plane crash that killed Buddy Holly also took Ritchie Valens, whose modest upbringing and rise to fame are depicted in this exhilarating biopic. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Luis Valdez
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend...
- (80)
- Biography, Drama
- PG-13
Watch the drama of rock & roll legend Ritchie Valens' life and music in this celebrated movie. LA BAMBA features Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales and Los Lobos performing Valens' hits and '50s classics.
