The Five Heartbeats
Director: 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
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
In brief
The Five Heartbeats (1991) is a drama, music film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 75 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 1min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats online?
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How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats runs 121 minutes (2h 1min).
What rating does The Five Heartbeats have?
The Five Heartbeats has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 75 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Five Heartbeats from?
The Five Heartbeats was released in 1991.
