La Bamba (1987)
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña
Directed by Luis Valdez
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Music
Keywords: rock 'n' roll,musical,biography,death,dying young,nostalgic,mexican american,rising star,marital rape,1950s
Cast
Ritchie Valens
Donna Ludwig
Rosie Morales
Connie Valenzuela
Bob Morales
Bob Keane
Buddy Holly
Eddie Cochran
Lelo
Jackie Wilson
Curandero
Chino
Mexican Ed
Rudy
Mr. Ludwig
Mrs. Ludwig
Alan Freed
Big Bopper
Bartender
Vera
Ernestine
Connie Jr.
Irma
Garbage Man
Howard
Sound Engineer
Tommy Allsup
Sharon Sheeley
Donna's Girlfriend
Rosalinda
Mr. House
Trucker
Mr. Caballero
Girl at Party
Baseball Announcer
Student
Student
Student
Student
Tall Blonde Girl on Motorcycle
Student
Dancer
Man at Party
Dancer
Student
Elderly Lady at Party
Ted Quillin