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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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- Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats online?
- You can stream The Five Heartbeats on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Five Heartbeats come out?
- The Five Heartbeats was released in 1991.
- What genre is The Five Heartbeats?
- The Five Heartbeats is a drama and music film.
- How long is The Five Heartbeats?
- The Five Heartbeats runs about 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- Who stars in The Five Heartbeats?
- The Five Heartbeats stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, and Harry Lennix.
- How is The Five Heartbeats rated?
- The Five Heartbeats currently scores 7.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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