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La Bamba (1987)
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Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash. Director:Luis ValdezWriter:Luis Valdez |
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| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... | ||
| Esai Morales | ... |
Bob Morales
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Rosanna DeSoto | ... |
Connie Valenzuela
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| Elizabeth Peña | ... |
Rosie Morales
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Danielle von Zerneck | ... |
Donna Ludwig
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| Joe Pantoliano | ... |
Bob Keane
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Rick Dees | ... |
Ted Quillin
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Marshall Crenshaw | ... | |
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Howard Huntsberry | ... | |
| Brian Setzer | ... | ||
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Daniel Valdez | ... |
Lelo
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Felipe Cantu | ... |
Curandero
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Eddie Frias | ... |
Chino
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| Mike Moroff | ... |
Mexican Ed
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Geoffrey Rivas | ... |
Rudy
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This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock & roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 17. 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 Richie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob and his relationship with Donna, his girlfriend. Written by Mattias Pettersson <seaman@sbbs.se>
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Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He Lived the American Dream. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Bamba See more »Filming Locations:
Cowboy Palace Saloon - 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,651,990 (USA) (24 July 1987)Gross:
$54,215,416 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Bob Morales: Hey, what the hell! Man I was watching that! Put that back on!
Bartender: You've had enough for one afternoon, buddy.
Bob Morales: Put it back on! That dude's my brother!
Bartender: Yeah and I'm your Irish uncle.
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"We greatfully acknowledge the help and support of the Valenzuela family". See more »
Words & Music by John Marascalco & Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as Robert A. Blackwell)
Performed by Los Lobos
Courtesy of Slash Records
Produced by Steve Berlin See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
According to Lou Diamond Phillips in the VH1 documentary "Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died" (1990), Ritchie Valens' sister was on the set the day they filmed the "coin toss" scene where Ritchie wins (or rather, loses) the chance to fly on the plane with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. As the scenes were being shot, Ritchie's sister began to weep uncontrollably and when Phillips tried to console her, she hugged him and sobbed, "Why Ritchie? Why did you get on the plane?" See more »Goofs
Factual errors: The real Bob did not find Woody Woodpecker cels. Bob actually found Disney cels at "Disney Studios". See more »Quotes
[Bartender shuts the T.V]Bob Morales: Hey, what the hell! Man I was watching that! Put that back on!
Bartender: You've had enough for one afternoon, buddy.
Bob Morales: Put it back on! That dude's my brother!
Bartender: Yeah and I'm your Irish uncle.
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Crazy Credits
Caption starting off the music credits:"We greatfully acknowledge the help and support of the Valenzuela family". See more »
Soundtracks
"Rip It Up"Words & Music by John Marascalco & Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as Robert A. Blackwell)
Performed by Los Lobos
Courtesy of Slash Records
Produced by Steve Berlin See more »
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