El Cantante
Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe
2006 · 116 min · ★ 7.2 · History, Drama, Music
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 · Written by David Darmstaeder
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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 - J Jared Everleth Tito (4 yrs.)
- B Bernard Hernandez Tito (7 yrs.)
- C Christopher Becerra Tito (12-15 yrs.)
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