The film tells the story of how Ritchie became a star with his song “La Bamba” in 1958, only to die tragically in 1959 when he was only 17 years old. Did you know? The La bamba song was written by Ritchie Valens and It was ranked number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks in 1958. Locations: 11130-11150 O’Melveny Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340, USA (San Fernando High School) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.273164, -118.442858
14935 Rayen Street, Panorama City, CA, USA (Garage Gig) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.231867, -118.458990
American Legion Post 206, N Ave 55, Los Angeles, CA, USA Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.110115, -118.196860
738 Blaine Avenue, Fillmore, CA, USA (The Valenzuela’s new home) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.406413, -118.921169
6238 Orion Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA, USA (Donna’s house) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.184243, -118.469865
727 Fine Street, Fillmore, CA, USA (Ritchie buys his mom a new home) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.406766, -118.918302
The Wiltern, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Brooklyn Rock n Roll Show) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.061637, -118.309050
11160 Stranwood Ave, Mission Hills, CA 91345, USA (Ritchie’s Funeral) Google Maps Co-ordinates: 34.273730, -118.467262
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Official Trailer Release: 01/01/1987 Director: Luis Valdez Run Time: 108m Age Viewing: 15 Gross: $54,215,416
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