La Bamba (1987)★ 7.3/10

PG-13 · US · 108 min · May 1, 1987

Drama
Music
Biography

Directed by: Luis Valdez

A biographical account of the ascent from obscurity of Ritchie Valens, an early rock and roll singer who tragically perished at the age of 17 in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.

Original title

La Bamba

Storyline

A biographical film depicting the meteoric rise of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens. The narrative unfolds his journey from obscurity to stardom, portraying the challenges and triumphs of his musical career. Tragically, at the age of 17, Valens perishes in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. The film captures the spirit of the era and pays homage to Valens' enduring impact on the world of music.

Rating

7.3 / 10 · 38,979

Companies

Columbia Pictures, New Visions, Columbia-Cannon-Warner, Warner-Columbia Film, Warner Bros. Film, Warner-Columbia Films, Columbia Pictures of Argentina, LK-TEL, VideoVisa, RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video, RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video, CBS, Columbia Tristar Films of India, Fox Columbia TriStar Films, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Egmont Entertainment, Esselte Video, Eureka Entertainment, HBO Max, Nelonen, RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, TV3, Twilight Time, VH1 Television, Video Trade

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