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La Bamba

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Rating: PG-13 Duration: 1:48:47 Release: 7/22/1987 Type: Feature Film Genres: Biography, Drama, Music

Lou Diamond Phillips steps into the role of singer Ritchie Valens who went from nowhere to superstardom right before a tragic plane crash known as the day the music died.

A #1 single, great cameos and a classic tragedy scenario make this a top tier music biopic.

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Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosana De Soto, Elizabeth Pena, Danielle Von Zerneck, Rick Dees, Joe Pantoliano

Director: Luis Valdez

Writer: Luis Valdez

Producers: Stuart Benjamin, Taylor Hackford, Bill Borden

Distributed By: Columbia Pictures

Movie Description:

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(r)-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.