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7/24/1987Released
5/1/1987Premiere
Seattle International Film Festival
7/24/1987Theatrical
La Bamba(1987)
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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OriginUnited States of America
Languagesen
CompaniesNew Visions Pictures/Columbia Pictures
Budget6.5 M$
Revenue54.2 M$
Estimate ROI834 %
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