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The Five Heartbeats (1991)

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Released March 29, 1991Runtime 2h 1mDirector Robert Townsend
DramaMusic

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.

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Cast of The Five Heartbeats

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Duck
Michael Wright

Michael Wright

Eddie
Leon

Leon

J.T.
Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Dresser
Tico Wells

Tico Wells

Choirboy
Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Eleanor Potter
Harold Nicholas

Harold Nicholas

Sarge
John Canada Terrell

John Canada Terrell

Michael 'Flash' Turner
Hawthorne James

Hawthorne James

Big Red
Carla Brothers

Carla Brothers

Tanya Sawyer
Deborah Lacey

Deborah Lacey

Rose
Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

Brenda

About The Five Heartbeats

Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix, Tico Wells.

Who directed The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.

How long is The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats has a runtime of 2h 1m.

What is The Five Heartbeats about?

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.