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The Five Heartbeats

The Five Heartbeats

The Five Heartbeats
1991 2h 1m7.3

The Five Heartbeats

DramaMusic
7.3

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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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DirectorRobert Townsend
ScreenplayKeenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 29, 1991
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 1m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.5 / 10
Votes70
GenresDrama, Music
Studio20th Century Fox

Photos9

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Cast

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Duck

Michael Wright

Michael Wright

Eddie

Leon

Leon

J.T.

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Dresser

Tico Wells

Tico Wells

Choirboy

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Eleanor Potter

Harold Nicholas

Harold Nicholas

Sarge

John Canada Terrell

John Canada Terrell

Michael 'Flash' Turner

🎭

Chuck Patterson

Jimmy Potter

Hawthorne James

Hawthorne James

Big Red

🎭

Roy Fegan

Bird

Troy Byer

Troy Byer

Baby Doll

Carla Brothers

Carla Brothers

Tanya Sawyer

Deborah Lacey

Deborah Lacey

Rose

Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

Brenda

John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

Wild Rudy

Bobby McGee

Bobby McGee

Leon

O.L. Duke

O.L. Duke

Monroe

Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons

Cookie

Eugene Robert Glazer

Eugene Robert Glazer

David Green

🎭

Timmie Rogers

Buddy Lewis

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Pastor Blake

🎭

Donnie Simpson

Donnie Simpson

Norma Donaldson

Norma Donaldson

Mrs. Sawyer

Roger Rose

Roger Rose

The Five Horsemen

🎭

James Anderson

Big Red's Guys

Arnold Johnson

Arnold Johnson

Mr. Matthews

🎭

Monique Mannen

Sandra Tillman

Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin

Mr. King

Phyllis Applegate

Phyllis Applegate

Myra Stone

David McKnight

David McKnight

Pastor Stone

Veronica Redd

Veronica Redd

Mrs. Matthews

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Five Heartbeats

Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats (1991) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats (1991) was directed by Robert Townsend. The film is a Drama, Music production with a runtime of 2h 1m, rated 7.3/10.

How long is The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats runs 2h 1m (121 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.3/10 from 70 votes. Genre: Drama, Music.

Is The Five Heartbeats worth watching?

The Five Heartbeats is rated 7.3/10 by 70 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and Music fans.