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Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
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La Bamba
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.
Genres: Drama, Music
Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales
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Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
La Bamba (1987) is a film in the drama, music genres. Directed by Luis Valdez. The cast includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto.
- Released
- 1987-07-24
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
- Directors
- Luis Valdez
- Writers
- Luis Valdez
La Bamba cast & characters
Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie ValensDanielle von ZerneckDonna LudwigElizabeth PeñaRosie MoralesRosanna DeSotoConnie ValenzuelaEsai MoralesBob MoralesJoe PantolianoBob KeaneAudience reviews
7.3/10 from 849 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.
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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 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.
Who stars in La Bamba?
Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano. See the cast cards above for character names.
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