Who is Ritchie Valens in La Bamba?

Lou Diamond Phillips plays Ritchie Valens in the film.

What is La Bamba about?

Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly (Marshall Crenshaw).

La Bamba

Name: La Bamba
Genre: Documentary,Drama
Released: 1987-07-24
Duration: 108
Rating: 79

PG-13 1 hr 48 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is La Bamba?: La Bamba is 1 hr 48 min long.

Who directed La Bamba?: Luis Valdez

Who is Ritchie Valens in La Bamba?: Lou Diamond Phillips plays Ritchie Valens in the film.

What is La Bamba about?: Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly (Marshall Crenshaw).