La Bamba

(1987)Directed by Luis Valdez108 min · PG-13Drama, Music
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.

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.

Lou Diamond Phillipsas Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneckas Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peñaas Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSotoas Connie Valenzuela
Esai Moralesas Bob Morales
Joe Pantolianoas Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshawas Buddy Holly
Brian Setzeras Eddie Cochran
Howard Huntsberryas Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantuas Curandero
Eddie Friasas Chino
Mike Moroffas Mexican Ed
Sam Andersonas Mr. Ludwig
Maggie Gwinnas Mrs. Ludwig
Jeffrey Alan Chandleras Alan Freed
Stephen Leeas Big Bopper
John Quadeas Bartender
Lettie Ibarraas Vera
DRDiane Rodriguezas Ernestine
Katie Valdezas Connie Jr.
Gloria Balcortaas Irma
Ernesto Hernándezas Garbage Man