The Five Heartbeats
Movie
1991
R
2 HOURS 2 MINS
Drama
Music
R&B
In the 1960s, five men mix singing and dancing to find their groove R&B as they rise — and fall — from fame.
Cast & Crew
Robert Townsend Duck
Michael Wright Eddie
Leon J.T.
Harry J. Lennix Dresser
Tico Wells Choirboy
Chuck Patterson Jimmy Potter
Diahann Carroll Eleanor Potter
Hawthorne James Big Red
Harold Nicholas Sarge
Robert Townsend Director
Loretha Ampah Producer
Robert Townsend Producer
Robert Townsend Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans Screenwriter
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Saturday, June 14
Five guys mix singing and dancing and find R & B fame in the 1960s.
Friday, June 20
Five guys mix singing and dancing and find R & B fame in the 1960s.
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