La Bamba was released in the year 1987。

This is the true story Ritchie Valens a young rock & roll singer who tragically died in an aircrash at the age of 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Paicoma, California where he in and his family makes a meagre living working at plantations to his rise as a star. The film also focus on Richies friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob and his relationship with Donna, his girlfriend.

La Bamba actors and actresses include Brian Setzer, Dyana Ortelli, Elizabeth Peña, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Lou Diamond Phillips。