La Bamba(1987)
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
La Bamba Synopsis
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.
La Bamba (1987) is a drama and music film directed by Luis Valdez, released on July 24, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña and Rosanna DeSoto. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 829 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Valdez
- Writers:
- Luis Valdez
- Producers:
- Taylor Hackford, Bill Borden
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Greenberg
- Composer:
- Miles Goodman
- Production:
- New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,500,000
- Revenue:
- $54,215,416
- Status:
- Released
La Bamba (1987) Trailer
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La Bamba Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for La Bamba.
Official Trailer
Trailer
30th Anniversary Dual Format Trailer
Trailer
The Breakup
Clip
Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date?
Clip
Richie's Garage Party Invite
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Richie Is Mesmerized By Donna
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First 10 Minutes
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La Bamba Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
as Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
as Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
as Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
as Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
as Bob Keane
- Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Crenshaw
as Buddy Holly
- Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer
as Eddie Cochran
- Daniel Valdez
Daniel Valdez
as Lelo
- Howard Huntsberry
Howard Huntsberry
as Jackie Wilson
- Felipe Cantu
Felipe Cantu
as Curandero
- Eddie Frias
Eddie Frias
as Chino
Key crew
Directed by Luis Valdez, written by Luis Valdez, produced by Taylor Hackford and Bill Borden.
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La Bamba Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 829 ratings.
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La Bamba – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch La Bamba online?
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La Bamba (1987) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in La Bamba?
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The main cast of La Bamba (1987) includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto and Esai Morales. The film was directed by Luis Valdez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was La Bamba released?
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La Bamba was released on July 24, 1987 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is La Bamba worth watching?
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La Bamba (1987) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 829 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for La Bamba?
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Yes. The official La Bamba trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.