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(1991)Title The Five Heartbeats
Year 1991
Director Robert Townsend
Genre Drama, Music
Year 1991
Director Robert Townsend
Genre Drama, Music
Plot – In the '60s, a group of African-American boys begins to sing in the streets going against their parents' wishes, who think rock'n'roll is the devil's music. For the five boys this is just the beginning of an ascent that takes them at the top of music charts, but at the same time, it makes them face the harsh reality of racism, testing their friendship.
All actors – Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix, Tico Wells, Diahann Carroll, Harold Nicholas, Tressa Thomas, John Canada Terrell, Chuck Patterson, Hawthorne James, Roy Fegan
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“Can't nobody sang like Eddie King Jr!”
“Hold my cane. Step outside and I'll kick both of ya's ass like you stole something!”
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