The Five Heartbeats
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3/29/1991Runtime
121 minsOverview
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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A soaring ensemble story about young Black musicians chasing stardom in 1960s R&B, exuberant in its musical moments but clear-eyed about the exploitation and heartbreak waiting in the industry. It's a celebration of their talent and camaraderie tempered by the harsh realities they face.
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