PG-13

La Bamba

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

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Release date: 1987

Rating 7.3

(736)
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1h 48m

La Bamba
DramaMusic

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 ju...

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