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El Cantante
“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.
Directed by Leon Ichaso
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User score
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Status
Released
Released
September 12, 2006
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English, Spanish, French
Top cast
Marc Anthony
Hector Lavoe
Jennifer Lopez
Puchi
John Ortiz
Willie Colon
Manny Perez
Eddie
Vincent Laresca
Ralph
Federico Castelluccio
Jerry Masucci
Nelson Vasquez
Johnny Pacheco
Antone Pagán
Papo
Romi Dias
Priscilla
Jared Everleth
Tito (4 yrs.)
Bernard Hernandez
Tito (7 yrs.)
Christopher Becerra
Tito (12-15 yrs.)
Andrea Navedo
Zaida
Ismael Miranda
Hector's Father
Tito Allen
Singer
Víctor Manuelle
Ruben Blades
Michael Wright
Shooting Gallery Man
Cucu Diamantes
Female Junkie
Marina Durell
Madrina
Guillermo de Cun
Priest
