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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.
- Awards
- 1 win
Antone Pagán
- Papo
- (as Antone Pagan)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn a 2016 discussion with SAG-AFTRA Jennifer Lopez cited El Cantante as the film she is most proud of in her career.
- GoofsIn the scene where Hector Perez signs his contract with Jerry Masucci, and is given the name Hector La Voe. 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HBO First Look: The Making of 'El Cantante' (2007)
- SoundtracksIt'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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A music movie that is not perfect, but a must for music fans
Sure, this movie is not perfect. But the fact that it is a snap shot of the glorious high point of SALSA, makes it something special. The story is sad and clichéd, but the excitement of seeing Mark Anthony on the screen is real. Jennifer adds pathos, and really does quite well as the framer of the plot. But the movie wouldn't have been made with Mark Anthony as the center of the film. Then it would have been a concert movie, not a dramatic work. He is a stunning and unbelievable musical talent, and the form of the film is a classic one, where a great singer gets to make a movie. If you compare it to all the other films where this was done (think Elvis), this film far surpasses all of them. But the whole point of the movie is Mr. Anthony's dream,,,to show how a wonderful moment in musical history unfolded and sadly came to an end. This is a story beyond the life of Hector, and one that is classic in illustrating the rise and fall of popular music and culture. The great artists in our pop culture only have a short life before they are destroyed by a society and media that eats its young. If you love music, Latin culture, and reliving the 70's and 80's, this is a movie you will not soon forget. Viva!
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- Aug 2, 2007
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- Also known as
- Who Killed Hector Lavoe?
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,556,712
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,202,035
- Aug 5, 2007
- Gross worldwide
- $8,057,636
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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