La Bamba 1987

Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash.

Director : Luis Valdez

Writer    : Luis Valdez

Stars      : Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales and Rosanna DeSoto

 

Cast

	Lou Diamond Phillips	...	Ritchie Valens
	Esai Morales	...	Bob Morales
	Rosanna DeSoto	...	Connie Valenzuela (as Rosana De Soto)
	Elizabeth Peña	...	Rosie Morales
	Danielle von Zerneck	...	Donna Ludwig
	Joe Pantoliano	...	Bob Keane
	Rick Dees	...	Ted Quillin
	Marshall Crenshaw	...	Buddy Holly
	Howard Huntsberry	...	Jackie Wilson
	Brian Setzer	...	Eddie Cochran
	Daniel Valdez	...	Lelo
	Felipe Cantu	...	Curandero
	Eddie Frias	...	Chino
	Mike Moroff	...	Mexican Ed
	Geoffrey Rivas	...	Rudy

Synopsis

This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock & roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Paicoma, California where he and his family make a meagre living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Richie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob and his relationship with Donna, his girlfriend.