Flixtheatre

La Bamba

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

1987 108 min 7.3

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1987-07-24
Budget: $6,500,000
Revenue: $54,215,416
Production: New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures