La Bamba

Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of singer Ritchie Valens whose life was cut short by a plane crash.

La Bamba



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. Written by Mattias Pettersson <seaman@sbbs.se>

Genres: Biography Drama Music

Release year: 1987