

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…
R • Drama, Music • Movie • 1991 • 2h 1m
Starring: Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon
Director: Robert Townsend
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.
R • Drama, Music • Movie • 1991