La Bamba
The life of rock & roll legend Richie Valens bursts across the screen in this celebrated, music-filled movie with star-making performances by Lou Diamond Phillips as Richie and Esai Morales as his half-brother, Bob. La Bamba depicts the 17-year-old Mexican-American's rocket rise to fame, from field laborer to rock star with a string of hit singles and a date with destiny. Fueled by Valens' hit songs performed by the Grammy-winning Los Lobos as well as classic '50s tunes, La Bamba recreates the thrilling early days of rock and pays homage to the enduring legacy of a remarkable talent whose music crossed all borders.
Starring
Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto
Director
Luis Valdez
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La Bamba
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Cast & Crew
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
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Esai Morales
Bob Morales
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Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
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Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
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Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
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Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
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Rick Dees
Ted Quillin
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Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
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Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
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Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
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Luis Valdez
Director
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Bill Borden
Producer
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Stuart Benjamin
Producer
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Taylor Hackford
Producer
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Luis Valdez
Writer
