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La Bamba

1987, Movie, 1h 48min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

Luis Valdez

Cast:

Thomas Rosales Jr.,

Joe Pantoliano,

Lou Diamond Phillips,

Esai Morales

Critic William Thomas

rated

A dedicatory, sometimes sombre recreation of the career of 50s teen-throb Richie Valens...

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Ritchie Valens, a 16-year-old Mexican-American boy, dreams of becoming a rockstar despite his family's poverty and his own aviophobia. After being discovered by Bob Keane, the owner of Del-Fi Records, Ritchie becomes an overnight sensation with hits like "Come On, Let's Go" and "Donna." His relationship with Donna suffers due to her father's disapproval, but he continues to write songs inspired by her. Ritchie's fame grows, but he struggles with his personal demons and the pressures of fame. He finds solace in a traditional Mexican folk song called "La Bamba," which becomes a hit for him. Despite his success, Ritchie faces tragedy when he dies in a plane crash at the age of 17, alongside Buddy Holly and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.

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You can stream La Bamba on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home Tubi