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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The Five Heartbeats
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 29, 1991
Runtime
2h 1m
Genres
Drama, Music
User Score
72%
Original Title
The Five Heartbeats
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
Robert Townsend
Description
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.
