CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 56m

El Cantante

Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe

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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 byLeon Ichaso

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
September 12, 2006
Studios
Nuyorican ProductionsR-Caro Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

Hector Lavoe

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Puchi

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

Willie Colon

Manny Perez

Manny Perez

Eddie

Vincent Laresca

Vincent Laresca

Ralph

Federico Castelluccio

Federico Castelluccio

Jerry Masucci

Nelson Vasquez

Nelson Vasquez

Johnny Pacheco

Antone Pagán

Antone Pagán

Papo

Romi Dias

Romi Dias

Priscilla

Jared Everleth

Tito (4 yrs.)

Creative team
Directed by
Leon Ichaso
Leon Ichaso
Written by
David Darmstaeder
David Darmstaeder
Todd Bello
Produced by
Julio Caro
Simon Fields

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