El Cantante

Director: Leon Ichaso Leon Ichaso

Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/30/2007
UPC:	0794043110825
Original Release:	2006
Rating:	R
Source:	New Line Home Video
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:56:00
Sales rank:	38,914

Special Features

The sound and the heat of El Cantante; Feature commentaries with director Leon Ichaso and writers Todd Anthony Bello and David Darmstaedter

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Marc Anthony	Hector Lavoe
Jennifer Lopez	Puchi
John Ortiz	Willie Colon
Manny Perez	Eddie
Vincent Laresca	Ralph Mercado
Federico Castelluccio	Jerry Masucci
Nelson Vasquez	Johnny Pacheco
Christopher Becerra	Actor
Bernard Hernandez	Tito
Michael Caputo	Salsa Dancer
Marcus Collins	Photographer
Anibal De Gracia	Trombonist
Tony Devon	Record Executive
Romi Dias	Priscilla
Deirdre Lorenz	Willie's Girl
Vianca Mercedes	Cuban Bartender
Victor Manuelle	Rubén Blades
Antone Pagan	Actor
Andrea Navedo	Actor
Jack Mulcahy	Actor
Ismael Miranda	Actor
Jared Everleth	Actor
León Ichaso	Actor
Andrés Levin	Composer

Technical Credits

Leon Ichaso

David Darmstaedter

Todd Anthony Bello

Leon Ichaso	Director,Screenwriter
David Darmstaedter	Screenwriter
Todd Anthony Bello	Screenwriter
Julio Caro	Producer
Jennifer Lopez	Producer
Simon Fields	Producer
David Maldonado	Producer
Marie Nelson	Casting
Ellyn Marshall	Casting
Jeff Pullman	Sound/Sound Designer
David Esparza	Sound/Sound Designer