La Bamba

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Theatrical Release Date:

05/11/2003

DVD Release Date:

04/06/1999

Run Time:

108min.

Starring:

Lou Diamond Phillips , Esai Morales , Rosanna de Soto , Elizabeth Peña , Danielle von Zerneck

Director(s):

Luis Valdez

Distributor(s):

Columbia Pictures

MPAA Rating:

PG-13

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: Lou Diamond Phillips plays legendary 1950s rocker Ritchie Valens (born Ricardo Valenzuela), in this musical biography. Before scoring radio and concert success with hits like "La Bamba", "C'mon Let's Go", and "Donna", Valens was a 15-year-old migrant ... Read More

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