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El cantante

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
5.5K
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony in El cantante (2006)
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73 Photos
SpanishBiographyDramaMusic

The life story of Hector Lavoe, who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States.The life story of Hector Lavoe, who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States.The life story of Hector Lavoe, who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States.

  • Director
    • Leon Ichaso
  • Writers
    • Leon Ichaso
    • David Darmstaeder
    • Todd Bello
  • Stars
    • Marc Anthony
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • John Ortiz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writers
      • Leon Ichaso
      • David Darmstaeder
      • Todd Bello
    • Stars
      • Marc Anthony
      • Jennifer Lopez
      • John Ortiz
    • 52User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos10

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    Photos73

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    Top Cast65

    Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony
    • Hector Lavoe
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Puchi
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Willie Colon
    Manny Perez
    Manny Perez
    • Eddie
    Vincent Laresca
    Vincent Laresca
    • Ralph
    Federico Castelluccio
    Federico Castelluccio
    • Jerry Masucci
    Nelson Vasquez
    Nelson Vasquez
    • Johnny Pacheco
    Antone Pagán
    Antone Pagán
    • Papo
    • (as Antone Pagan)
    Romi Dias
    Romi Dias
    • Priscilla
    Jared Everleth
    • Tito (4 yrs.)
    Bernard Hernandez
    • Tito (7 yrs.)
    Christopher Becerra
    • Tito (12-15 yrs.)
    Andrea Navedo
    Andrea Navedo
    • Zaida
    Ismael Miranda
    • Hector's Father
    Tito Allen
    • Singer
    Víctor Manuelle
    Víctor Manuelle
    • Ruben Blades
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • Shooting Gallery Man
    Cucu Diamantes
    • Female Junkie
    • Director
      • Leon Ichaso
    • Writers
      • Leon Ichaso
      • David Darmstaeder
      • Todd Bello
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews52

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'El cantante' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Music

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In a 2016 discussion with SAG-AFTRA, Jennifer Lopez cited "El Cantante" as the film she is most proud of in her career.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Hector Perez signs his contract with Jerry Masucci and is given the name Hector Lavoe. Willie Colon is standing behind him. On the wall behind Willie is a framed album cover of "The Hustler", the second album they made together. At this point in the story they have not yet recorded together.
    • Quotes
      • Hector Lavoe: I love you.
      • Puchi: You always love me when you're high.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Making of 'El Cantante' (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Time for Christmas Crooner
      Written by Stephen Edwards
      Performed by Michael Dees
      Published by Engine Co 35 (ASCAP) & Source in Sync Music (ASCAP)
      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 3, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Who Killed Hector Lavoe?
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • Nuyorican Productions
      • R-Caro Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,556,712
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,202,035
      • Aug 5, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,057,636
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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