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1987 · 108 min · PG-13

La Bamba

Directed by Luis Valdez · Drama, Music

La Bamba (1987) is a Drama film, directed by Luis Valdez set in Los Angeles during the 1950s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a nostalgic and romantic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Miles GoodmanCarlos Santana
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
Cast
Lou Diamond PhillipsDanielle von ZerneckElizabeth PeñaRosanna DeSotoEsai MoralesJoe PantolianoMarshall CrenshawBrian Setzer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Family & LoyaltyFate & Destiny
Tone
NostalgicRomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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