La Bamba (1987)

07/24/1987 1h 48m

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

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Lou Diamond Phillips

as Ritchie Valens

Born 02/17/1962, age

Danielle von Zerneck

as Donna Ludwig

Born 12/21/1966, age

Elizabeth Peña

as Rosie Morales

Born 09/23/1959

Died 10/14/2014, age

Rosanna DeSoto

as Connie Valenzuela

Born 09/02/1950, age

Esai Morales

as Bob Morales

Born 10/01/1962, age

Joe Pantoliano

as Bob Keane

Born 09/12/1951, age

Sam Anderson

as Mr. Ludwig

Born 04/02/1947, age

Noble Willingham

as Howard

Born 08/31/1931

Died 01/17/2004, age