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La Bamba

72 %|Jul 24, 1987|Drama, Music

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.

Featured Crew

Luis Valdez
Director
Luis Valdez
Writer
Janet Brady
Stunts
Dick Ziker
Stunts
Richard Davis, Jr.
Location Manager
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Josh King
Location Manager
Rosemary Brandenburg
Set Decoration

Cast

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Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
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Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
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Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
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Esai Morales
Bob Morales
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Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
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Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
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Felipe Cantu
Curandero
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Mike Moroff
Mexican Ed
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Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig
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Maggie Gwinn
Mrs. Ludwig
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Stephen Lee
Big Bopper
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John Quade
Bartender
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Katie Valdez
Connie Jr.
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Thom Pintello
Sound Engineer
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Stephen F. Schmidt
Tommy Allsup
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Rosanna Locke
Sharon Sheeley
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Kim Sebastian
Donna's Girlfriend
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Dyana Ortelli
Rosalinda
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Andy Griggs
Mr. House
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Tony Genaro
Mr. Caballero
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Allison Robinson
Girl at Party
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Hunter Payne
Baseball Announcer
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Joe Miller
Student
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Yolanda Martinez Olivarri
Tall Blonde Girl on Motorcycle
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Thomas Rosales Jr.
Man at Party
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Connie Valenzuela
Elderly Lady at Party
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Rick Dees
Ted Quillin