La Bamba

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7/24/1987Released

5/1/1987Premiere
Seattle International Film Festival

7/24/1987Theatrical

La Bamba(1987)

DramaMusicRated , PG-13108 min.

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.

"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."

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User score

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Credits

PRODUCTION

OriginUnited States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesNew Visions Pictures/Columbia Pictures

Budget6.5 M$

Revenue54.2 M$

Estimate ROI834 %

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