It's the dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe. The film follows Lavoe's passionate relationship with Puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. But, even when he has it all, Lavoe is unable to escape the allure of drugs and his personal pain.
Production Nuyorican Productions; R-Caro Productions;
Cast Names Jared Everleth; Danny A. Abeckaser; Douglas J. Aguirre; Marc Anthony; Christopher Becerra; Denise Blasor; Michael Caputo; Ivan Cardona; Federico Castelluccio; Marcus Collins; Anibal De Gracia; Tony Devon; Romi Dias; Glenda Dopazo; Brother Eden Douglas; Vaneik Echeverria; J. Teddy Garces; Melissa Gonzalez; Bernard Hernandez; Vincent Laresca; Hector A. Leguillow; Claudia Lopez; Jennifer Lopez; Deirdre Lorenz; Víctor Manuelle; Chiko Mendez; Vianca Mercedes; Jack Mulcahy; Andrea Navedo; John Ortiz; Melissa Otero; Antone Pagan; Gloria Parks; Martha Peralta; Jerry Perez; Manny Perez; Jorge Pupo; Edwin Rivera; Yan Ruiz; Lou Torres;
Release Date 2007-03-14 (ShoWest) 2007-08-03
Genres Biography; Drama; Music;
MPAA Rating [?] Rated R for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality.
Running Time 1 hr. 46 min. 1 hr. 56 min. (Toronto International Film Festival)