The Five Heartbeats (1991)

03/29/1991 (US) • 2h 1m

Drama, Music

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rhythm and blues (r&b)

battle of the bands

1960s

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