La Bamba

Plot Summary

Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.

Top Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips Ritchie Valens

Danielle von Zerneck Donna Ludwig

Elizabeth Peña Rosie Morales

Rosanna DeSoto Connie Valenzuela

Esai Morales Bob Morales