La Bamba (1987)
Anno di uscita: 1987
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Ла бамба, A Bamba
Regista: Luis Valdez
Writer: Luis Valdez
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Bill Borden, Taylor Hackford
Executive Producer: Stuart Benjamin
Società: Columbia Pictures, New Visions Pictures
Genere: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Music, Musical Film
Budget: 6.500.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: 1950s, biography, death, dying young, marital rape, mexican american, nostalgic, rock 'n' roll, romantic
Storia
The film 'La Bamba' follows the story of Ritchie Valens (born Ricardo Valenzuela), a Mexican-American teenager from Los Angeles who becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll sensation in 1958. His rise to fame begins when his love ballad, 'Donna,' written for his girlfriend Donna Ludwig, gains popularity. However, as Ritchie's career takes off, he faces conflicts with his jealous brother Bob, and is haunted by recurring nightmares of a plane crash. As Ritchie embarks on his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly, the tension between his dreams and his personal life comes to a head.
Riassunto
'La Bamba' is a biographical drama film directed by Luis Valdez and released in 1987. It is based on the true story of Mexican-American rock 'n' roll musician Ritchie Valens, who rose to fame in the late 1950s. The movie explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and the personal cost of sudden success. Despite limited plot details from the provided sources, the film is notable for its portrayal of a significant figure in rock 'n' roll history and his Mexican-American heritage.
