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This is a sincere, well-acted movie about the short life of a minor rock 'n' roll star, and by the time it's over we almost have the feeling Valens would have been surprised not to have died in a crash.
Elevated by a perceptive performance by a perfectly cast Lou Diamond Phillips, La Bamba distills its subject's creative energy -- and reflects his music's enduring appeal. Read Critics Reviews
- (80)
- Luis Valdez
- PG-13
- Lou Diamond Phillips
Jul 24, 1987 · La Bamba: Directed by Luis Valdez. With Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña. Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.
- (37K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Luis Valdez
- 1987-07-24
La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical drama film written and directed by Luis Valdez. The film follows the life and short-lived musical career of American Chicano rock and roll star Ritchie Valens. The film stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck and Joe Pantoliano. The film ...
La Bamba is a Mexican folk song that Ritchie adapted and made a rock and roll hit, a reconnection to his roots for the world to see. Everyone in this wonderful film is perfectly cast and makes you feel like you are inside the heart and soul of the Ricardo Valenzuela, 1942-1959.
La Bamba Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Kevin Maher Times (UK) TOP CRITIC. This rousing foot-tapper from the pioneering American film-maker Luis Valdez is...
Sweet, sad rock-idol tale has violence, cursing, drinking. Read Common Sense Media's La Bamba review, age rating, and parents guide.
