The Five Heartbeats
Originally released in 1991. The Five Heartbeats is a drama/music film. directed by Robert Townsend. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, and Leon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (69 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.
How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Five Heartbeats released?
The Five Heartbeats was released on March 29, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Five Heartbeats?
The main cast of The Five Heartbeats includes Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix, Tico Wells.