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The Five Heartbeats

The Five Heartbeats

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Five Heartbeats
  • Genres: Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1991-03-29
  • Runtime: 121 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (67 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4759
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

as Duck

Michael Wright

Michael Wright

as Eddie

Leon

Leon

as J.T.

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

as Dresser

Tico Wells

Tico Wells

as Choirboy

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

as Eleanor Potter

Harold Nicholas

Harold Nicholas

as Sarge

John Canada Terrell

John Canada Terrell

as Michael 'Flash' Turner

Chuck Patterson

Chuck Patterson

as Jimmy Potter

Hawthorne James

Hawthorne James

as Big Red

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Trailers & Clips

The Five Heartbeats - Official Movie Trailer

External Links

Keywords

rhythm and blues (r&b)battle of the bands1960s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1991-03-29.

Who are the main actors in The Five Heartbeats?

The main cast includes Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix, Tico Wells, .

Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Five Heartbeats is available.

Is The Five Heartbeats based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 67 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Five Heartbeats?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Five Heartbeats?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Five Heartbeats filmed?

The Five Heartbeats was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Five Heartbeats?

The total runtime of The Five Heartbeats is 121 minutes.

Is The Five Heartbeats suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Five Heartbeats?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Five Heartbeats.

Does The Five Heartbeats have a post-credit scene?

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