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.

Release Date

Jul 24, 1987

Runtime

1h 48m

Director

Luis Valdez

Country

United States of America

Company

New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures

Budget

$6,500,000

Revenue

$54,215,416