1987
7.3 (731 votes)
1h 48m
Genres
Drama
Music
Production Companies
New Visions Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Luis Valdez
Writer: Luis Valdez
Producer: Taylor Hackford, Bill Borden
Director of Photography: Adam Greenberg
Top Cast
Videos
Official Trailer
30th Anniversary Dual Format Trailer
