La Bamba
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
1987 | 108m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Luis Valdez |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Luis Valdez |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 24, 1987 |
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| Director: | Luis Valdez |
| Writer: | Luis Valdez |
| Genres: | Drama, Music |
| Keywords | rock 'n' roll, biography, death, dying young, nostalgic, mexican american, marital rape, 1950s, romantic |
| Production Companies | Columbia Pictures, New Visions Pictures |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $54,215,416
Budget: $6,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Luis Valdez | Writer, Director |
| Adam Greenberg | Director of Photography |
| Rosemary Brandenburg | Set Decoration |
| Josh King | Location Manager |
| Kerry Lyn McKissick | Script Supervisor |
| Dan Perri | Title Designer |
| Steve M. Davison | Stunt Coordinator |
| Vincent M. Cresciman | Production Design |
| Don Brochu | Editor |
| Sheldon Kahn | Editor |
| Alan C. Blomquist | Unit Production Manager |
| Sylvia Vega-Vasquez | Costume Design |
| Misty Carey | Production Coordinator |
| Marcy Carriker | Casting Associate |
| Miles Goodman | Music |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | Stunt Coordinator |
| Janet Brady | Stunts |
| Carlos Santana | Music |
| Junie Lowry-Johnson | Casting |
| Richard Davis Jr. | Location Manager |
| Dick Ziker | Stunts |
| Freddie Hice | Stunts |
| Tim A. Davison | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bill Borden | Producer |
| Daniel Valdez | Associate Producer |
| Stuart Benjamin | Executive Producer |
| Taylor Hackford | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 28 | 50 | 19 |
| 2024 | 5 | 32 | 56 | 22 |
| 2024 | 6 | 24 | 42 | 16 |
| 2024 | 7 | 30 | 57 | 17 |
| 2024 | 8 | 23 | 34 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 | 24 | 38 | 15 |
| 2024 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 | 23 | 39 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 19 | 37 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 | 38 | 15 |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 28 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 687 | 718 |