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El Cantante

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: El cantante
  • Genres: History, Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 2006-09-12
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 7.071/10 (112 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: R-Caro Productions, Nuyorican Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.4789
  • Languages: Spanish, English

Cast & Crew

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

as Hector Lavoe

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

as Puchi

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

as Willie Colon

Manny Perez

Manny Perez

as Eddie

Vincent Laresca

Vincent Laresca

as Ralph

Federico Castelluccio

Federico Castelluccio

as Jerry Masucci

Nelson Vasquez

Nelson Vasquez

as Johnny Pacheco

Antone Pagán

Antone Pagán

as Papo

Romi Dias

Romi Dias

as Priscilla

Jared Everleth

Jared Everleth

as Tito (4 yrs.)

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

External Links

Keywords

dancing1970sbluntsalsadramaticcelebratory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Cantante?

El Cantante is a History, Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2006-09-12.

Who are the main actors in El Cantante?

The main cast includes Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz, Manny Perez, Vincent Laresca, .

Where can I watch El Cantante online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if El Cantante is available.

Is El Cantante based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of El Cantante?

El Cantante has an IMDb rating of 7.071/10 based on 112 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of El Cantante?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for El Cantante?

The soundtrack was composed by R-Caro Productions, Nuyorican Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was El Cantante filmed?

El Cantante was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is El Cantante?

The total runtime of El Cantante is 116 minutes.

Is El Cantante suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to El Cantante?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to El Cantante.

Does El Cantante have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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