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Actor-director Robert Townsend came to fame depicting the pitfalls of the Hollywood experience for black actors with his 1987 film HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE. Four years later, he took on the mid-'60s music scene with THE FIVE HEARTBEATS. After doing extensive research with long-lived pop/R&B group the Dells, he painted a cinematic scene of five young friends in the 60s who share the dream of making music. They journey together through three decades, experiencing all the ups and downs show business had to offer, intensified by the difficulties faces by black acts in the era of civil-rights protest. Interacting as everything from a close-knit musical family to occasional bitter rivals, the fictional Five Heartbeats experience both success and tragedy in this excellent film. The multi-talented Townshend functions as both director and star, alongside compelling performances by a cast that includes Leon and Diahann Caroll. Featuring a mix of original songs and classic Motown material, THE FIVE HEARTBEATS is an irresistible combination of music and drama that captures a unique period in American cultural history.Product Identifiers
UPC0024543219118
eBay Product ID (ePID)48679791
Product Key Features
ActorMichael Wright
RatingR
Edition15th Anniversary Edition; Full Screen
Movie/TV TitleFive Heartbeats
DirectorRobert Townsend
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
GenreMusical & Performing Arts
Sub-GenrePop Music, Musical
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display Format15th Anniversary Edition; Full Frame
Leading RoleMichael Wright
Release Date20060110
Film CountryUSA
Ratings and reviews
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- 17 Aug, 2024
The movie plays great , it doesn't play ...
The movie plays great , it doesn't play in full screen but who really cares . it's very clear.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2017
ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES!!!!!
It came early and I'm so excited to open it and play it! If u haven't seen this u really need to. You will cry you will hate some characters (they are doing their jobs right). I promise u will NOT be disappointed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 May, 2016
EDDIE Kane Jr
I absolutely love this movie..the singing and acting is impeccable..Was happy to see this available on ebayVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Mar, 2018
Five Heartbeats
25 years old and still so good. Perfect casting makes it great.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jun, 2020
Fitting title for the story
Always one of my favorite movies.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jun, 2018
Great Movie
Great music brings you back to old school days.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 May, 2016
The Five Heartbeats Prior To The Temptations Movie
Very good portrayal of a fictitious Temptations for the era!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Oct, 2018
Great acting
Great musicVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jan, 2018
Excellent
Came early and good qualityVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 May, 2019
Great
Love the movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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