La Bamba

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

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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.

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Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips actor

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Danielle von Zerneck actor Elizabeth Peña actor Rosanna DeSoto actor Esai Morales actor Joe Pantoliano actor

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Marshall Crenshaw actor

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Brian Setzer actor

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Daniel Valdez actor

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Howard Huntsberry actor

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Felipe Cantu actor

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Eddie Frias actor

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Mike Moroff actor

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Geoffrey Rivas actor Sam Anderson actor

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Maggie Gwinn actor

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Jeffrey Alan Chandler actor Stephen Lee actor John Quade actor

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Lettie Ibarra actor