1991 • R • 2h 1m • English
The Five Heartbeats
DramaMusicSerious and meaningfulFeel-goodEmotional
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.
Certified R — adults only.
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- ₹80 cr
