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.
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drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality
Plot: What's the story about?
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.
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Who stars in El Cantante: Cast List
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Who's making El Cantante: Crew List
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Production: What we know about El Cantante?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
El Cantante Release Date: When was the film released?
El Cantante was a release in 2007 on Friday, August 3, 2007. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Underdog, Bratz: The Movie and Hot Rod.
El Cantante DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
El Cantante was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 .