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El Cantante (2007)
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El Cantante (2007)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
August 3, 2007
Studio
Picturehouse Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.elcantantemovie.com/
Genre
Drama
Release Date
August 3, 2007
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
106 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Picturehouse Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.elcantantemovie.com/
Director
Leon Ichaso
Producer
David Maldonado, Julio Caro, Simon Fields, Jennifer Lopez
Screenwriter
Leon Ichaso, David Darmsteder, Todd Antony Bello
Starring
  • Marc Anthony as Hector Lavoe
  • Jennifer Lopez as Puchi
  • John Ortiz
  • Manny Perez
  • Federico Castelluccio
  • Vincent Laresca
  • Jack Mulcahy
  • Antone Pagan

In the vibrant and volatile world of 1970s New York salsa music, a raw and passionate voice rises from the streets. Marc Anthony delivers a searing performance as Héctor Lavoe, the charismatic but troubled singer whose raw talent and magnetic stage presence catapults him to stardom as the voice of a generation. The film charts his tumultuous life and career through the eyes of his fiercely devoted wife, Puchi, portrayed by Jennifer Lopez, who narrates their story years later with a mix of nostalgia and heartbreak. As Héctor's star ascends, the pressures of fame, personal demons, and the temptations of a fast-paced lifestyle threaten to eclipse his extraordinary gift. Directed by Leon Ichaso, this dramatic and musical journey captures the electrifying energy of the salsa scene and the poignant, often tragic, cost of artistic genius, painting a vivid portrait of a man whose music brought joy to millions while his own world spiraled into chaos.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2007
Ratings:
71
SCORE
TMDB 7.1/10