La Bamba (1987)       Directed by: Luis Valdez, Written by: Luis Valdez Synopsis: The true story about the rock-legend Richie Valens. Valens tragically died in an aircrash, only 17 years old. The film depicts Valens' rise to fame, from field laborer to rock star. Starring: Elizabeth Peña, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, etc. DVD info (Picture above to the right): Best version has: Widescreen, DTS 5.1 surround (Region 2 only) Cinema release: 24th July 1987, DVD release: 4th of June 1999 Links (Official site, production sites, trailers etc): La Bamba, Sony Pictures Sony Pictures More Movies Back To Movies Main