Summary:
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. In the early 1960s, Héctor arrives in New York from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Success comes quickly. "The more he grew as an artist," Puchi says, "the more he sank as a person." It's a tale of talent - creating salsa with Willie Colón, with the Fania All Stars, and as a soloist - and a story of disintegration - fueled by drugs, alcohol, partying, and depression. Puchi's voice - proud and querulous - dominates off-stage as Héctor's does on.
| Runtime: | 106 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality. |
| Production: | Nuyorican Productions |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, Music |
| Country: | USA |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Home Release Date: | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Leon Ichaso | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| David Darmstaeder | Story |
| Leon Ichaso | Screenplay |
| Todd Bell | Story |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Marc Anthony | Hector Lavoe |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Abraham De Funes | Family Member |
| Alfredo Suarez | Salsa Dancer |
| Anibal De Gracia | Trombonist |
| Christopher Becerra | Tito |
| Danny A. Abeckaser | Sound Engineer |
| Denise Blasor | Voice Over Artist |
| Douglas J. Aguirre | Multi- Media Producer |
| Federico Castelluccio | Jerry Masucci |
| Ivan Cardona | Salsa Dancer |
| Marcus Collins | Photographer |
| Michael Caputo | Salsa Dancer |
| Romi Dias | Priscilla |
| Tony Devon | Record Executive |
| Vianca Mercedes | Bartender |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| David Maldonado | Producer |
| Jennifer Lopez | Producer |
| Julio Caro | Producer |
| Margo Myers | Co-Producer |
| Omneya 'Nini' Mazen | Associate Producer |
| Simon Fields | Producer |
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