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La Bamba (1987)
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash. (source: imdb.com)
La Bamba Cast
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Ritchie Valens -
Bob Morales -
Connie Valenzuela -
Rosie Morales -
Donna Ludwig -
Bob Keene -
Ted Quillen -
Buddy Holly -
Jackie Wilson -
Eddie Cochran -
Mr. Ludwig -
Howard -
Mr. House
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Release Date
01 May 1987
Budget
$6,000,000
US Box Office
$54,000,000
Tagline
Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He Lived the American Dream.
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Country
USA
Filming Locations
Fillmore, California, USA
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Themes
Tones
Tags
Crash, Death, Family, Mexican American, Music, Music Business, Performer, Rock Music, Star, Teenagers
Wikipedia
La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical film written and directed by Luis Valdez. The picture features Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peņa, Danielle von Zerneck, and Joe Pantoliano. The drama is based on the real life events that affected the lives of rock star Ritchie Valens, his half-brother Bob Morales, his girlfriend Donna Ludwig and the rest of their families.
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