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Majestic Tempe 7
1140 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283, Tempe, AZ
About La Bamba
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly (Marshall Crenshaw).
Cast & Crew
Luis Valdez, Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck, Joe Pantoliano, Rick Dees, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, Howard Huntsberry, Adam Greenberg, Bill Borden, Carlos Santana, Don Brochu
Frequently asked questions
How long is La Bamba?
La Bamba is 1 hr 48 min long.
Who directed La Bamba?
Luis Valdez
Who is Ritchie Valens in La Bamba?
Lou Diamond Phillips plays Ritchie Valens in the film.
What is La Bamba about?
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly (Marshall Crenshaw).