La Bamba

Drama, Music

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Luis Valdez

Status Released

Release Date 1987-07-24

Storyline

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.

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