La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical drama film written and directed by Luis Valdez. The film follows the life and short-lived musical career of American Chicano rock and roll star Ritchie Valens. The film stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck and Joe Pantoliano. The film also covers the effect that Valens' career had on the lives of his half-brother Bob Morales, his girlfriend Donna Ludwig, and the rest of his family. The film is titled after a traditional Mexican folk song of the same name, which Valens transformed into a rock and roll rendition in 1958.
La Bamba (1987)
Directed by Luis Valdez
Genres - Biography, Drama, Music |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Rock Music |
Release Date - Jul 24, 1987 |
Run Time - 108 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Budget
$6,500,000
Box Office
$54,215,416
Themes
Tags
1950s, Art/Music, Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Death, Dying Young, Lou Diamond Phillip, Marital Rape, Mexican American, Nostalgic, Rising Star, Ritchie Valens, Rock 'n' Roll, San Fernando Valley, True Stories
Attributes
Filming Location: California, Los Angeles
Narrative Location: Mexico
Subject: Biographical about musicians
Narrative Location: Mexico
Subject: Biographical about musicians
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