Writing for The New York Times, Janet Maslin was impressed with Lou Diamond Phillips' performance, writing: "A film like this is quite naturally a showcase for its star, and as Valens, Lou Diamond Phillips has a sweetness and sincerity that in no way diminish the toughness of his onstage persona. Roger Ebert liked the film and the screenplay, writing: "This is a good small movie, sweet and sentimental, about a kid who never really got a chance to show his stuff." The site's critical consensus reads: "Elevated by a perceptive performance by a perfectly cast Lou Diamond Phillips, La Bamba distills its subject's creative energy - and reflects his music's enduring appeal." On Rotten Tomatoes, "La Bamba" has a certified "Fresh" rating of 91% based on 43 reviews with an average rating of 6.90\10. Domestically and worldwide, it grossed $54,215,416. The American Legion Hall that was used in the film was filmed on Ave 55 in the Highland Park community of Northeast Los Angeles, California.ĭuring its opening weekend, "La Bamba" grossed $5,651,990. Principal photography for "La Bamba" began on Jand filming primarily took place in California (in Los Angeles, San Jose, Hollister and Fillmore).įilming locations included San Fernando High School in San Fernando, California the Moonlight Roller Rink (now Plummers Furniture Store) in Pasadena, California The Wiltern on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, California and the Cowboy Palace Saloon in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California. Lou Diamond Phillips was 24 years old when he played teenager Richie Valens and Marshall Crenshaw was 33 years old when he played 22-year-old Buddy Holly during filming. Phillips didn't think that he was right for the part, but he went to the audition anyway. The original title of the film was "Let's Go", named for Richie Valens' hit song, "Come On, Let's Go!"īefore auditioning for the role, Lou Diamond Phillips' agent mistakenly told him that the film was about singer Frankie Valli. as an older lady sitting next to Ritchie at the family's first party. ![]() Connie makes a cameo appearance in the film. The real Bob Morales and Connie Valenzuela came to the set to help the actors portray their characters accurately. "La Bamba" had the full support of the Valenzuela family. ![]() Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend, Donna Ludwig (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy.īut as his star rises, Ritchie has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside singer Buddy Holly (Marshall Crenshaw).
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