La Bamba (1987)
PG-13 24 Jul 1987 • Biography, Drama, Music • 1h 48m
This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend.
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Language:
English, Spanish
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
65
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Box Office Total:
$54,215,416