The Five Heartbeats(1991)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Robert Townsend
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Cast
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
Roy Fegan
Bird
Troy Byer
Baby Doll
Carla Brothers
Tanya Sawyer
Deborah Lacey
Rose
Theresa Randle
Brenda
John Witherspoon
Wild Rudy
Bobby McGee
Leon
O.L. Duke
Monroe
Kasi Lemmons
Cookie
The Five Heartbeats — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats?+
The Five Heartbeats is available to stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Five Heartbeats come out?+
The Five Heartbeats was released in 1991.
How long is The Five Heartbeats?+
The Five Heartbeats runs for 121 minutes (2 hours and 1 minutes).
Who directed The Five Heartbeats?+
The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in The Five Heartbeats?+
The Five Heartbeats stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix and Tico Wells.
Is The Five Heartbeats worth watching?+
The Five Heartbeats holds a 7.3/10 rating from 75 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and music.
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