Movie
El Cantante
20061h 56m7.2 / 10
Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe
The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.
More about El Cantante
Cast
Marc AnthonyHector Lavoe
Jennifer LopezPuchi
John OrtizWillie Colon
Manny PerezEddie
Vincent LarescaRalph
Federico CastelluccioJerry Masucci
Nelson VasquezJohnny Pacheco
Antone PagánPapoCredits
- Directed by
- Leon Ichaso
- Written by
- Leon Ichaso, David Darmstaeder, Todd Bello
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- R-Caro Productions
Nuyorican ProductionsUnited States
Themes
1970sbluntcelebratorydancingdramaticsalsa
