Opened: August 3, 2007
Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min.
Rated: R
Cast: Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Music/PerformingArts
Synopsis:
Puerto Rican singer Héctor Lavoe (Marc Anthony) emigrates to the United States and becomes a pioneer of salsa music. In New York, he meets Puchi (Jennifer Lopez), who becomes Héctor's loving but fiery wife. Signing with Jerry Masucci's Fania record label, Lavoe teams up with trumpeter Willie Colón (John Ortiz) to perfect the new musical style. The duo rise to fame, but Lavoe's struggle with drug addiction threatens his life as well as career.
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A new fan for Hector Lavoe by newjoy81
I was really surprised by this movie. I had only heard of Hector Lavoe in passing conversations over the years but had never heard his music. Now...more