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Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe
- Genres: History, Drama, Music
- Release Date: 2006-09-12
- Runtime: 116.0 min
- Budget: Not Available
- Revenue: Not Available
- Production Companies: Nuyorican Productions, R, Caro Productions
Cast & Crew
Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz, Manny Pérez, Vincent Laresca, Federico Castelluccio, Nelson Vasquez, Antone Pagán, Romi Dias, Andrea Navedo, Santiago Douglas, Ana Isabelle
Synopsis – What to Expect from “El cantante”
El Cantante is a biographical drama film released in 2006 and directed by Leon Ichaso. The film stars Marc Anthony as Hector Lavoe, Jennifer Lopez as Puchi, and John Ortiz as Willie Colon.
The movie follows the life of Hector Lavoe, a famous Puerto Rican salsa singer and bandleader who rose to fame in the 1970s. Hector was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and was surrounded by music from a young age. He was determined to make it as a singer and moved to New York City in the late 1960s to pursue his dream.
Hector quickly found success and became one of the most popular salsa singers of the time. He was known for his unique style and powerful voice. Despite his success, Hector was plagued by personal problems, including drug addiction and depression. His marriage to Puchi, his wife of 20 years, was also strained by his fame and lifestyle.
The film follows Hector’s struggles with his personal and professional life and his eventual decline. Despite his problems, Hector remained a beloved figure in the salsa music world and was remembered for his musical legacy.
El Cantante is a powerful drama that captures the highs and lows of Hector’s life and is an emotional tribute to the salsa legend.
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