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La Bamba (1987): movie guide
La Bamba (1987) is a Drama, Music running about 108 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 850 votes. Notable cast includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-07-24
- Runtime: 108 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama, Music
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-07-24
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What is La Bamba about?
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.
Cast highlights
La Bamba features Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-07-24. Runtime: 108 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (850 votes). Genres: Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover La Bamba on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is La Bamba?
- La Bamba is listed as Drama, Music on TMDB.
- How long is La Bamba?
- La Bamba runs about 108 minutes.
- Who stars in La Bamba?
- Cast highlights include Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano.
- Does Cinema Box stream La Bamba?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track La Bamba?
- Open the La Bamba page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
