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La Bamba

Film · 1987 TMDB 7.3 849 votes

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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Release date 1987-07-24
Countries United States
Production & box office Budget $6.5M · Box office $54.2M
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