La Bamba — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Luis Valdez

• Lou Diamond Phillips
  as Ritchie Valens
• Danielle von Zerneck
  as Donna Ludwig
• Elizabeth Peña
  as Rosie Morales
• Rosanna DeSoto
  as Connie Valenzuela
• Esai Morales
  as Bob Morales
• Joe Pantoliano
  as Bob Keane

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