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Release Date:
24 July 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He Lived the American Dream. morePlot:
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win moreNewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Phillips Crowned King Of The Jungle (From WENN. 25 June 2009, 1:06 AM, PDT)
Lou Diamond Phillips: "Do not apologize for who you are"
(From AfterElton.com. 11 June 2009, 2:18 PM, PDT)
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Good movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Lou Diamond Phillips | ... | Ritchie Valens |
 | Esai Morales | ... | Bob Morales |
 | Rosanna DeSoto | ... | Connie Valenzuela (as Rosana DeSoto) |
| Elizabeth Peña | ... | Rosie Morales |
| Danielle von Zerneck | ... | Donna Ludwig |
 | Joe Pantoliano | ... | Bob Keene |
 | Rick Dees | ... | Ted Quillen |
| Marshall Crenshaw | ... | Buddy Holly |
| Howard Huntsberry | ... | Jackie Wilson |
 | Brian Setzer | ... | Eddie Cochran |
| Daniel Valdez | ... | Lelo |
| Felipe Cantú | ... | Curandero |
| Eddie Frias | ... | Chino |
| Mike Moroff | ... | Mexican Ed |
| Geoffrey Rivas | ... | Rudy |
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108 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Australia:M | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:6 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Many family members from the production team, and Luis Valdez's and the Valenzuela family, appear in this film. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Richie goes to see Bob, right after Bob takes his first beer after being "on he wagon", a crewmember can be seen going across the outside of the window through the curtain. moreQuotes:
Ritchie Valens: My mom reckons I'm going to be a star. And stars don't fall from the sky. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "The League of Gentlemen: Love Comes to Royston Vasey (#1.5)" (1999) moreSoundtrack:
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La Bamba is one of the movies that makes you feel good,cry and think about how life really is short. Lou Diamond Phillps was in top form as Richie Valens who never got the chance to show us what he could do. I'm not really a Rock & Roll fan but this is a good movie and one hat brings a tear every time I watch it.