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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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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch La Bamba online?
- You can stream La Bamba on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did La Bamba come out?
- La Bamba was released in 1987.
- What genre is La Bamba?
- La Bamba is a drama and music film.
- How long is La Bamba?
- La Bamba runs about 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Who stars in La Bamba?
- La Bamba stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, and Rosanna DeSoto.
- How is La Bamba rated?
- La Bamba currently scores 7.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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