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La Bamba
“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”
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La Bamba at a glance
La Bamba is a 1987 drama and music film, running 1h 48m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1987-07-24
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 847 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmLos 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.
Cast
14 names
Lou Diamond PhillipsRitchie Valens
Danielle von ZerneckDonna Ludwig
Elizabeth PeñaRosie Morales
Rosanna DeSotoConnie Valenzuela
Esai MoralesBob Morales
Joe PantolianoBob KeaneMarshall CrenshawBuddy Holly
Brian SetzerEddie Cochran
Daniel ValdezLelo
Howard HuntsberryJackie Wilson
Felipe CantuCurandero
Eddie FriasChino
Mike MoroffMexican EdGeoffrey RivasRudy
Questions about La Bamba
Quick answersWhere can I watch La Bamba in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, La Bamba is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is La Bamba suitable for children?
La Bamba is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is La Bamba on PelisPlus UK?
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What is La Bamba about?
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…
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba runs for 1h 48m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the La Bamba trailer?
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