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The dramatic-biography of Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe, one of the biggest Spanish-language singers in the 1970s. The tale follows Lavoe's passionate relationship with his love 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.
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| Also Known As: |
The Singer
Untitled (Hector Lavoe/Nuyorican Project)
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Logline: |
Biopic of Hector Lavoe, one of the biggest Spanish-language singers in the 1970s, but personal tragedy and a heroin addiction left him penniless and dying from complications from AIDS. |
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| Genres: |
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 56 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 3rd, 2007 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for drug use, pervasive language and some sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Picturehouse
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| Production Co.: |
R-Caro Productions, Nuyorican Productions
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| Financiers: |
Union Square Works
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$7,556,004 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Puerto Rico
New York, New York, USA
New York City , New York, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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