La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Overview
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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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set against the backdrop of Chicano culture in California, 'La Bamba' provides a unique perspective on the life experiences of Mexican-American youth during a time when cultural identity and musical expression were evolving rapidly.
- Engaging biographical portrayal of the life of Ritchie Valens, a pioneering Mexican-American rock 'n' roll musician. Exceptional soundtrack featuring original songs by Valens and memorable performances by Lou Diamond Phillips. Captures the struggle and triumph of breaking barriers in the music industry during the late 1950s.
Fun Facts
- The film's title 'La Bamba' is a popular Mexican folk dance that Ritchie Valens made famous. The film was actually Lou Diamond Phillips' breakout role, launching his successful acting career. In the movie, Valens' iconic song 'Donna' was renamed 'We Call On Her' to avoid copyright issues with the original writers.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
Italiano
IT
Title:
"A 16 anni era uno studente qualsiasi. A 17 anni aveva già inciso tre dischi di successo, diviso il palcoscenico con Buddy Holly ed era diventato l'idolo di milioni di persone."
Türkçe
TR
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Français
FR
Title:
"Il voulait être une star, à 17 ans il devient une légende."
Português
PT
Title: La Bamba
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Deutsch
DE
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The Breakup
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Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date?
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Richie's Garage Party Invite