El Cantante
Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe
2006•1h 56m•7.1/10
HistoryDramaMusic
Ratings
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7.1/10(128)
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.
Production
R-Caro Productions, Nuyorican Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Available in Your Library
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
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