Movie

La Bamba

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

★ 7.3(791)19871h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Luis Valdez
Release date: 1987-07-24
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $54,215,416
Budget: $6,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Visions Pictures

La Bamba — trailer

About La Bamba

La Bamba is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Luis Valdez, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck and Elizabeth Peña. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 791 viewers. Below you can see where to watch La Bamba in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Ritchie Valens

Danielle von Zerneck

Donna Ludwig

Elizabeth Peña

Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto

Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales

Bob Morales

Joe Pantoliano

Bob Keane

Marshall Crenshaw

Buddy Holly

Brian Setzer

Eddie Cochran

Daniel Valdez

Lelo

Howard Huntsberry

Jackie Wilson

Felipe Cantu

Curandero

Eddie Frias

Chino

Themes & keywords

rock 'n' rollbiographydeathdying youngnostalgicmexican americanmarital rape1950sromantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch La Bamba in Saudi Arabia?+

La Bamba is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is La Bamba on Netflix?+

La Bamba is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is La Bamba?+

La Bamba has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in La Bamba?+

La Bamba stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto and Esai Morales.

When did La Bamba come out?+

La Bamba is a 1987 movie directed by Luis Valdez.

What genre is La Bamba?+

La Bamba is Drama and Music film.

Who directed La Bamba?+

La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.