LA BAMBA at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES

"La Bamba" DVD Synopsis:
The life of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens bursts across the screen in this celebrated, music-filled movie with star-making performances by Lou Diamond Phillips as Richie and Esai Morales as his half-brother, Bob. La Bamba depicts the 17-year-old Mexican-American's rocket rise to fame, from field labourer to rock star with a string of hit singles and a date with destiny.

"La Bamba" Tony's Comments:
"La Bamba" is the biographical tale of young rock 'n' roll legend Ritchie Valens, who at age 17 would leave his mark on the music industry forever, after his tragic death in a plane crash with fellow rockers Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. Lou Diamonds Phillips, in his first starring role, got his big break when he was cast as Ritchie Valens. Esai Morales is outstanding in the flashy role of Ritchie's troubled brother, Bob. "La Bamba" features a superb soundtrack of songs including the title song that was beautifully re-created by the Latino band Los Lobos. "La Bamba" is not just an excellent musical but also a highly charged emotional drama that takes a close look at a poor Mexican/American family and the rise of their favorite son. Well-staged concert sequences and excellent location filming complement this wonderful story. "La Bamba" was a smash hit at the U.S. box office grossing over $54 million and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for "Best Picture". If you have never heard of Ritchie Valens then check out "La Bamba" and experience the unique sounds of this 1950's singing sensation and rock legend.

TITLE : La Bamba
YEAR OF RELEASE : 1987
CLASSIFICATION : M
DIRECTOR : Luis Valdez
STARRING : Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto,
Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck, Joe Pantoliano, Rick Dees, Marshall Crenshaw, Howard Huntsberry, Brian Setzer, Daniel Valdez, Felipe Cantú, Eddie Frias, Mike Moroff, Geoffrey Rivas.
TAGLINES :
* Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He Lived the American Dream.
* Talent made him a star. Fate made him a legend.
* The electrifying true story of Ritchie Valens.

La Bamba [DVD](1987) DVD
At the age of 17 he had three hit records and a brilliant future...until fate made him a legend. Hit biodrama of '50s rock and roller Ritchie Valens stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens, with music by Los Lobos, Brian Setzer and Marshall Crenshaw. Co-starring Esai Morales, Elizabeth Pena. 103 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1, Spanish; Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Thai; audio commentaries; featurettes; music videos; theatrical trailer; scene access.