1987PG-13· 108 min
Bamba, La
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Drama
7.3 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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
Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales
Tags
based on a true storyBetamaxbiographyBiopicdeathdying younglatin musicLibrary of CongressLou Diamond Phillipsmarital rape
