USA,
1987, 108 min
(Alternative: 104 min)
Directed by:
Luis ValdezScreenplay:
Luis ValdezCinematography:
Adam GreenbergComposer:
Miles GoodmanCast:
Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck, Joe Pantoliano, Brian Setzer, Noble Willingham, Stephen Lee (more)VOD (1)
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The life of rock & roll legend Richie Valens bursts across the screen in this celebrated, music-filled movie with star-making performances by Lou Diamond Phillips as Richie and Esai Morales as his half-brother, Bob. LA BAMBA depicts the 17-year-old Mexican-American's rocket rise to fame, from field laborer to rock star with a string of hit singles and a date with destiny. Fueled by Valens' hit songs performed by the Grammy®-winning Los Lobos as well as classic '50s tunes, LA BAMBA recreates the thrilling early days of rock and pays homage to the enduring legacy of a remarkable talent whose music crossed all borders. (official distributor synopsis)
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