La Bamba (1987)
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
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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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Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
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Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
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Daniel Valdez
Lelo
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Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
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Felipe Cantu
Curandero
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Eddie Frias
Chino
Mike Moroff
Mexican Ed
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Geoffrey Rivas
Rudy
Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig