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Rotten Tomatoes® Score 39%
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R | 2h 2m | Drama, Musical
Coming in on the tail end of a rhythm and blues singing group explosion, The Five Heartbeats (Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry J. Lennix, Tico Wells) rise and fall within the space of seven years. Along the way, the group deals with all manner of fame and fortune distractions – jealousy, greed, too much womanizing and drugs all take a toll. Their troubles culminate when executive Big Red (Hawthorne James) is arrested for the murder of manager Jimmy Potter (Chuck Patterson).
Producer(s): Loretha Ampah
Cast: Robert Townsend, Hawthorne James, Diahann Carroll, Harry Lennix, Leon , Tico Wells, Chuck Patterson, Harold Nicholas
Writer(s): Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans
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Rotten Tomatoes® Score 39%
95%
R | 2h 2m | Drama, Musical
Coming in on the tail end of a rhythm and blues singing group explosion, The Five Heartbeats (Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry J. Lennix, Tico Wells) rise and fall within the space of seven years. Along the way, the group deals with all manner of fame and fortune distractions – jealousy, greed, too much womanizing and drugs all take a toll. Their troubles culminate when executive Big Red (Hawthorne James) is arrested for the murder of manager Jimmy Potter (Chuck Patterson).
Rotten Tomatoes® Score 39%
95%
R | 2h 2m | Drama, Musical
Coming in on the tail end of a rhythm and blues singing group explosion, The Five Heartbeats (Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry J. Lennix, Tico Wells) rise and fall within the space of seven years. Along the way, the group deals with all manner of fame and fortune distractions – jealousy, greed, too much womanizing and drugs all take a toll.
