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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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Storyline
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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Talent made him a star, fate made him a legend. The true story of Ritchie Valens. 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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Runtime:
Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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"We greatfully acknowledge the help and support of the Valenzuela family". See more »
Performed by Chuck Berry
Courtesy of MCA Records
Words & Music by Chuck Berry (as E. Anderson) See more »
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Trivia
Many family members from the production team, and Luis Valdez's and the Valenzuela family, appear in this film. See more »Goofs
Errors in geography: Bob finds drawings of Woody Woodpecker in a trash bin on the Columbia Pictures studio lot. The Woody cartoons were produced at Walter Lantz's studio at Universal. See more »Quotes
Rosie Morales: He doesn't want a wife. He wants a love slave, one that he can kick around.See more »
Crazy Credits
Caption starting off the music credits:"We greatfully acknowledge the help and support of the Valenzuela family". See more »
Soundtracks
"Betty Jean"Performed by Chuck Berry
Courtesy of MCA Records
Words & Music by Chuck Berry (as E. Anderson) See more »
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