La Bamba
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
Details
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.
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Lou Diamond Phillips , Danielle von Zerneck , Elizabeth Peña , Rosanna DeSoto , Esai Morales , Joe Pantoliano , Marshall Crenshaw , Brian Setzer
- Director: Luis Valdez
- Producer: Stuart Benjamin
