description La Bamba Overview
La Bamba is a 1987 biographical drama chronicling the life of Ritchie Valens, an American Chicano rock and roll performer. The film details his rise to musical prominence alongside the impact on his family, including his half-brother and girlfriend. It’s based on the traditional Mexican folk song “La Bamba,” which Valens popularized in a 1958 rock and roll adaptation.
info La Bamba Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
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