El Cantante Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 21, 2008

El Cantante

Release Date: Friday, August 3, 2007

Biopic of Hector Lavoe, one of the biggest Spanish-language singers in the 1970s, but personal tragedy and a heroin addiction left him penniless and dying from complications from AIDS.

Director: Leon Ichaso

Starring: Marc Anthony • Jennifer Lopez • Federico Castelluccio • Romi Dias • Vincent Laresca

R Biography 1 hr, 46 m

3.33 / 5.0

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe, one of the biggest Spanish-language singers in the 1970s. The tale follows Lavoe's passionate relationship with his love 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.

Biography Drama Music

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Who stars in El Cantante – Cast List

M
Marc Anthony
Man on Fire
Jennifer Lopez
Unstoppable, Hustlers
F
Federico Castelluccio
The Decoy Bride, Don Q
R
Romi Dias
A Little Family Drama
V
Vincent Laresca
Gemini Lounge, Inside Man

Who is making El Cantante – Crew List

Director: Leon Ichaso
Screenwriter: Leon Ichaso
Producers: Julio Caro
Simon Fields
Jennifer Lopez

Studio: Picturehouse
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the El Cantante

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed El Cantante movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality
Runtime: 1 hr, 46 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Singer
Language: English

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El Cantante Release Date: When was the film released?

El Cantante was released in on Friday, August 3 , 2007. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Underdog, Hot Rod and The Bourne Ultimatum.