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72% Critic Match
El Cantante
“Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe”
7.2 / 10• 2006• 1h 56m•NR• English
HistoryDramaMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Marc Anthony
Hector Lavoe
Lead
Jennifer Lopez
Puchi
John Ortiz
Willie Colon
Manny Perez
Eddie
Vincent Laresca
Ralph
Federico Castelluccio
Jerry Masucci
Nelson Vasquez
Johnny Pacheco
Antone Pagán
Papo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leon Ichaso's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. El Cantante is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
