La Bamba

1987 · Directed by Luis Valdez

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: Lou Diamond Phillips, Joe Pantoliano, Thomas Rosales Jr., Elizabeth Peña, Esai Morales, Danielle von Zerneck, Rosanna DeSoto, Noble Willingham, Geoffrey Rivas, Sam Anderson

Rating: 7.21/10 from 575 votes