

The Five Heartbeats (1991)
78 votes on TMDBReleased March 29, 1991Runtime 2h 1mDirector Robert Townsend
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
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
Hawthorne James
Big Red
Carla Brothers
Tanya Sawyer
Deborah Lacey
Rose
Theresa Randle
BrendaAbout The Five Heartbeats
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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.
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