La Bamba
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
Originally released in 1987. La Bamba is a drama/music film. directed by Luis Valdez.
Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, and Elizabeth Peña
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (758 votes)
Budget
$6.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$54.2M
8.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
as Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
as Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
as Jackie Wilson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $54,215,416
Production Companies
- New Visions Pictures
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Bamba about?
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 co...
Who directed La Bamba?
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was La Bamba released?
La Bamba was released on July 24, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Bamba?
The main cast of La Bamba includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales.
Is La Bamba worth watching?
La Bamba has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 758 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.