The Five Heartbeats
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1991-03-29 • 2h 1m
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
- Directors
- Robert Townsend
- Writters
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
The Five Heartbeats
Visit website1991-03-29 • 2h 1m
7.4/10 • 67
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
- Directors
- Robert Townsend
- Writters
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
Top Billed Cast
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Robert Townsend
Duck
Michael Wright
Eddie
Leon
J.T.
Harry Lennix
Dresser
Tico Wells
Choirboy
Diahann Carroll
Eleanor Potter
Harold Nicholas
Sarge
John Canada Terrell
Michael 'Flash' Turner
Chuck Patterson
Jimmy Potter
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- rhythm and blues (r&b)battle of the bands1960s