La Bamba

1987 PG-13 1h 48m 6.9

Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.

This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Roberto Morales and his relationship with his girlfriend Donna Ludwig.

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Info about La Bamba

Studio(s): New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States on Jul 24, 1987

Box Office Gross: $54,215,416.00

Budget: $6,500,000.00

Genres: Biography, Drama, Music