The Five Heartbeats (1991)
The Five Heartbeats is a 1991 drama movie directed by Robert Townsend, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright and Leon.
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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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.
When was The Five Heartbeats released?
The Five Heartbeats was released on 29 March 1991.
How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats runs 2h 1m.
Who made The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.
Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats is available on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Five Heartbeats
Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Robert Townsend as Duck
- Michael Wright as Eddie
- Leon as J.T.
- Harry Lennix as Dresser
- Tico Wells as Choirboy
- Diahann Carroll as Eleanor Potter
- Harold Nicholas as Sarge
- John Canada Terrell as Michael 'Flash' Turner
- Chuck Patterson as Jimmy Potter
- Hawthorne James as Big Red
- Roy Fegan as Bird
- Troy Byer as Baby Doll