El Cantante is a 2006 biographical film which stars singers Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. The film is based on the life of the late salsa singer Héctor Lavoe, who is portrayed by Anthony. The film is told from the viewpoint of Puchi, Hector's wife, portrayed by Lopez. Initially debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2006, El Cantante was released on August 3, 2007.
El cantante (2006)
Directed by Leon Ichaso
Genres - Biography, Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Sep 12, 2006 |
Run Time - 116 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Official Site
Box Office
$8,057,636
Tags
1970s, New York City
Attributes
Based On: based on actual events
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: Biographical about musicians, Biographical about singers, Héctor Lavoe
Time Period: 1980s
Narrative Location: New York City
Subject: Biographical about musicians, Biographical about singers, Héctor Lavoe
Time Period: 1980s
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Alternate Titles
A tánc szenvedélye
HU
Beautiful Woman and Salsa
DE
El Cantante
BR, PT
El cantante
GR, MX, GB, US
King of Salsa
FI, SE
O Cantor
BR
Pieśniarz
PL
Şöhret
TR
Who Killed Hector Lavoe?
, US
Певец
RU
エル・カンタンテ
JP