La Bamba (1987)
Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.
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Bob Morales -
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Jackie Wilson
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Lelo
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Director:
Luis ValdezWriter:
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Trivia
Before Lou Diamond Phillips auditioned for the role, his agent mistakenly told him that the film was about Frankie Valli. Phillips didn't think he was right for the part, but went to the audition anyway.
Quotes
Ritchie Valens:
Bob! Watch it! My guitar, man!
Bob Morales:
Sorry. I didnt' know that piece of junk was so important to you.
Ritchie Valens:
I even sleep with it.
Goofs
As Ritchie is making a call from a glass and wood phone booth, you can see 1980s cars in the reflection.
Crazy Credits
Caption starting off the music credits: "We greatfully acknowledge the help and support of the Valenzuela family".
Alternate Versions
When the movie was originally released, the second half of the end credits detailing all the musical numbers, was originally shown in silence. On the DVD version as well as all broadcasts since the DVD release, the music credits scroll with "Come On Let's Go" playing in the background.
Soundtracks
Chantilly LacePerformed by The Big Bopper
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Projects, a division of PolyGram Records, Inc.
Words & Music by The Big Bopper (as J.P. Richardson)
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Genres
Biography | Drama | MusicDetails
Release Date:
24 July 1987Language
English, Spanish
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Moonlight Roller Rink, Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$6,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,651,990 (USA) (26 July 1987)
Gross:
$54,215,416 (USA)
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