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

7.3(761 votes)
1987
1h 48m
DramaMusic
rock 'n' rollbiographydeathdying youngnostalgicmexican americanmarital rape1950sromantic

Overview

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.

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