MOVIE SYNOPSIS
El Cantante
"El Cantante" is the dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe. The film follows Lavoe's passionate relationship with Puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. But, even when he has it all, Lavoe is unable to escape the allure of drugs and his personal pain.
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MPAA rating:
R
for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality
Cast:
Marc Anthony; Manny Perez; John Ortiz; Jennifer Lopez
Directed by:
Leon Ichaso
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Genre:
Drama; Musical Running time:
01:46
Release date:
2007
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