La Bamba 1987
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatLos 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ritchie Valens
as Donna Ludwig
as Rosie Morales
as Connie Valenzuela
as Bob Morales
as Bob Keane
as Buddy Holly
as Eddie Cochran
as Lelo
as Jackie Wilson
Director:
Writer:
Luis Valdez
Stars:
Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, Daniel Valdez, Howard Huntsberry,
Genres:
Drama,Music
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
La Bamba
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
LV
Cast
as Ritchie Valens
as Donna Ludwig
as Rosie Morales
as Connie Valenzuela
as Bob Morales
as Bob Keane
as Buddy Holly
as Eddie Cochran
as Lelo
as Jackie Wilson
as Curandero
as Chino
as Mexican Ed
as Rudy
as Mr. Ludwig
as Mrs. Ludwig
as Alan Freed
as Big Bopper
as Bartender
as Vera
as Ernestine
as Connie Jr.
as Irma
as Garbage Man
as Howard
as Sound Engineer
as Tommy Allsup
as Sharon Sheeley
as Donna's Girlfriend
as Rosalinda
as Mr. House
as Trucker
as Mr. Caballero
as Girl at Party
as Baseball Announcer
as Student
as Student
as Student
as Student
as Tall Blonde Girl on Motorcycle
as Student
as Dancer
as Man at Party
as Dancer
as Student
as Elderly Lady at Party
as Ted Quillin
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