Monday, April 23, 2007

El Cantante (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.







El Cantante is the dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe.


The film follows Lavoe’s (Anthony) passionate relationship with Puchi (Lopez) 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.

Also Known As:
The Singer
Untitled (Hector Lavoe/Nuyorican Project)
Production Status:
In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres:
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Biopic
Running Time:
1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date:
August 1st, 2007 (limited)
MPAA Rating:
R for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality.
Distributors:
Picturehouse
Production Co.:
R-Caro Productions, Nuyorican Productions
Financiers:
Union Square Works
Filming Locations:
Puerto Rico
New York, New York, USA
New York City , New York, USA
Produced in:
United States

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