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The story of the rise and fall of an African American vocal group.The story of the rise and fall of an African American vocal group.The story of the rise and fall of an African American vocal group.
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- 1 win & 1 nomination
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- TriviaThe lives of several performing R&B groups and artists inspired this film: The Dells, The Temptations, Frankie Lymon and Sam Cooke according to Robert Townsend in a Mademe Noir Interview. Townsend says the crux of the story was based on the breakup of the Temptations which was an event he took personally.
- GoofsWhen Eddie is being chased from the alley he jumps out into the main road in front of a 1969 Firebird when the film is set in 1965.
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real, honest, memorable
The Five Heartbeats was a real, honest, remarkable film. It was packed with emotion. Well acted by all involved. A must see to appreciate! The portrayals on the members in the group were believable. It is my understanding that this is a story based upon the popular singing group, "The Dells". I don't know how true it is. I feel that Robert Townsend not only acted well in this film but, he did a fantastic job in directing it, too. To me, it's one of if not the best piece of work that he has done. I also enjoyed his film, "The Hollywood Shuffle" but the Five Heartbeats is my overall favorite. Kudos to Mr. Townsend for a job well done and may we say his greatest works are yet to come. Thank you Mr. Townsend and I hope to meet you one day!
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- Oct 18, 2004
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Box office
- Budget
- $9,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $8,750,400
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,630,689
- Mar 31, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $8,750,400
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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