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El Cantante

Actor(s): Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz, Manny Perez, Vincent Laresca
Director(s): Leon Ichaso
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2006
DVD Release: 10/30/2007
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 56 mins
Studio: New Line Home Video
Total Copies: 13
Genres: Drama, Musical Drama, Biopic [feature]

DVD Synopsis

Pop icon Marc Anthony steps into the role of Salsa superstar Hector Lavoe in this biopic that follows the singer from his early career success as a Puerto Rican teen sensation to his later status as a New York City Latin idol while also documenting his ongoing struggle against drug and alcohol addiction. Actress and pop star Jennifer Lopez co-stars as Puchi; Lavoe's longtime muse and love interest. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Marc Anthony - Hector Lavoe
Jennifer Lopez - Puchi
John Ortiz - Willie Colon
Manny Perez - Eddie
Vincent Laresca - Ralph
Federico Castelluccio - Jerry Masucci
Nelson Vasquez - Johnny Pacheco

Member Movie Reviews

Danielle T. (sugarkane) from FITCHBURG, WI wrote on 7/21/2008...

1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really enjoyed this movie. I did not know very much about Hector's life before watching this movie, but I love his music. Marc Anthony did a great job portraying Lavoe. Jennifer Lopez was surprisingly good as his wife Puchi. The music was excellent. I recommend this movie, very entertaining.