La Bamba

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IMDb Votes: 38,498Open on IMDb

Rated: PG-13

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

Country:

United States

Language:

EnglishSpanish

Runtime: 108 min

Awards: 3 wins & 3 nominations total

Box Office: $54,215,416