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La Bamba is a 1987 biographical drama film directed by Luis Valdez, portraying the life of Mexican-American rock musician Ritchie Valens. It stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens and depicts his rise to fame before his death in a plane crash in February 1959 alongside Buddy Holly and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. The film was a commercial success and was selected for the National Film Registry in 2017.
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How good is La Bamba (1987)?
La Bamba (1987) scores 7.02/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Biographical Film category. Warm, popular music biopic with strong cultural affection; critical reputation solid but modest.
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