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La Bamba

1987 108 min Drama, Music

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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budget $6,500,000 earnings $54,215,416 return 8.3x

director Luis Valdez

writer Luis Valdez

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Official Trailer trailer
30th Anniversary Dual Format Trailer trailer
The Breakup clip
Will Richie Ask Donna On A Date? clip
Richie's Garage Party Invite clip
Richie Is Mesmerized By Donna clip
First 10 Minutes clip

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