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El cantante

  • History
  • Drama
  • Music
Confirmed2006-09-127.16.3Trakt

The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.

El Cantante is a 2006 drama about the life of legendary salsa singer Héctor Lavoe, told through the eyes of his wife Puchi as she reflects on their relationship and his turbulent rise to fame. The film chronicles Lavoe's journey from his beginnings to his struggles with addiction and personal tragedy.

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Available in: Argentina · Belarus · Chile · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · +3 more

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2007-08-03

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When was El Cantante released?

El Cantante was released on September 12, 2006.

What is El Cantante about?

The film tells the story of salsa musician Héctor Lavoe's life and career, spanning from 1946 to 1993, narrated from the perspective of his wife Puchi reflecting back from 2002.

What genres does El Cantante fall into?

El Cantante is a historical drama with a music focus, exploring the real life of an iconic salsa performer.

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