# La Bamba (1987)

> A tender, nostalgic portrait of Ritchie Valens’s meteoric rock-and-roll rise, family tensions, and heartbreaking unfinished promise.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10042

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Luis Valdez
- Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093378/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, sincere, warm, music movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

A young rock star's journey from humble beginnings to tragic fame unfolds in this poignant tale.

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