Review of La Bamba (1987) by Alejandro D — 29 Jun 2008

Intersting biopic film of the life of Ritchie Valens. It´s the best Lou Diamons Philips´s movie.

This review of La Bamba (1987) was written by Alejandro D on 29 Jun 2008.

La Bamba has generally received positive reviews.

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