The Five Heartbeats

(1991)Directed by Robert Townsend121 min · RDrama, Music

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.

Leonas J.T.
Harry Lennixas Dresser
Tico Wellsas Choirboy
Diahann Carrollas Eleanor Potter
John Canada Terrellas Michael 'Flash' Turner
Chuck Pattersonas Jimmy Potter
Hawthorne Jamesas Big Red
Troy Byeras Baby Doll
Carla Brothersas Tanya Sawyer
John Witherspoonas Wild Rudy
O.L. Dukeas Monroe
Kasi Lemmonsas Cookie
Eugene Robert Glazeras David Green
Timmie Rogersas Buddy Lewis
Tommy Redmond Hicksas Pastor Blake
DSDonnie Simpsonas Donnie Simpson
Norma Donaldsonas Mrs. Sawyer