La Bamba
movie
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Released July 24, 1987
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.
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
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Marshall Crenshaw
as
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
as
Eddie Cochran
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Daniel Valdez
as
Lelo
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Howard Huntsberry
as
Jackie Wilson
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Felipe Cantu
as
Curandero
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Eddie Frias
as
Chino
Crew
Luis Valdez
as
Director
Luis Valdez
as
Writer
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Janet Brady
as
Stunts
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Dick Ziker
as
Stunts
Adam Greenberg
as
Director of Photography
Bill Borden
as
Producer
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Vincent M. Cresciman
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Production Design
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Sylvia Vega-Vasquez
as
Costume Design
Junie Lowry-Johnson
as
Casting
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Sheldon Kahn
as
Editor
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Marcy Carriker
as
Casting Associate
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Don Brochu
as
Editor