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La Bamba
La Bamba

La Bamba(1987)

  • English
  • 7.3 (731)
  • 1 hr 48 mins
  • Jul 24, 1987

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.

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

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