La Bamba

The life of rock 'n' 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 '50's tunes

Rating

PG-13

Release Year

1987

Duration

01:48

Genres

Music, Drama

Director

Luis Valdez

Cast

Rosana De Soto, Danielle Von Zerneck, Rick Dees