How long is The Five Heartbeats (1991)?

The Five Heartbeats (1991) is 2 hr 2 min long.

Who is Duck in The Five Heartbeats (1991)?

Robert Townsend plays Duck in the film.

What is The Five Heartbeats (1991) about?

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).

The Five Heartbeats (1991)

Name: The Five Heartbeats (1991)
Genre: Music/Performing Arts
Released: 1991-03-29
Duration: 122
Rating: 95

R 2 hr 2 min

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How long is The Five Heartbeats (1991)?: The Five Heartbeats (1991) is 2 hr 2 min long.

Who directed The Five Heartbeats (1991)?: Robert Townsend

Who is Duck in The Five Heartbeats (1991)?: Robert Townsend plays Duck in the film.

What is The Five Heartbeats (1991) about?: 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).