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La Bamba (1987) 6.6
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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Cast
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Bob Morales
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Connie Valenzuela
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Rosie Morales
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Donna Ludwig
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Bob Keane
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Ted Quillin
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Howard Huntsberry | ... | |
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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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Mexican Ed
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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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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:
24 July 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Let's Go See more »Filming Locations:
Cowboy Palace Saloon - 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$54,215,416 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Words & Music by Sunny West, Bill Tilghman & Norman Petty
Performed by Los Lobos
Courtesy of Slash Records
Produced by Steve Berlin
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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
The style of the choppers ridden by Bob and his friends is from the late-'60s or early-'70s. 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 »Connections
Featured in The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002) See more »Soundtracks
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La Bamba is one of the movies that makes you feel good,cry and think about how life really is short. Lou Diamond Phillps was in top form as Richie Valens who never got the chance to show us what he could do. I'm not really a Rock & Roll fan but this is a good movie and one hat brings a tear every time I watch it.