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La Bamba

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

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1987
7.3

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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...

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 is a 1987 Drama and Music movie directed by Luis Valdez starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto and Esai Morales. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.