On July 24, 1987, “La Bamba” premiered in theaters, starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales. This film, which marked Lou Diamond Phillips’ debut, tells the story of the life and tragic death of rock ‘n’ roll star Ritchie Valens.
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