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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Release Date
- July 24, 1987
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Director
- Cast
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Financial Performance
Profitable
Budget vs Revenue for La Bamba
Profit
+$47.7M
ROI: 834%•Margin: 734.1%
Overview
"Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream."
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.
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100Excellent
42%(1235)
80-89Very Good
28%(824)
70-79Good
18%(529)
60-69Average
8%(235)
50-59Below Average
3%(88)
0-49Poor
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
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