The Five Heartbeats (1991)
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Product Details: The Five Heartbeats (1991)
- Edition:
- DVD 15th Anniversary Edition; Full Frame. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- R
- Release Date:
- 01/10/2006
- UPC:
- 024543219118
- Directed by:
- Robert Townsend
- Featuring:
- Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon Robinson (II). See all cast
Synopsis: The Five Heartbeats (1991)
Synopis: 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.Features: The Five Heartbeats (1991)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby 4.0 - English
Stereo - Spanish, French
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Behind the Scenes - 1. The Look
2. In the Studio
3. The Director's Process
Featurette - 1. Meet the Heartbeats
2. The Five Heartbeats
3. The Nomination
Original Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Easter Eggs
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biography - Robert Townsend
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User Reviews: Five Heartbeats
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The Five Heartbeats
, November 25, 2006Reviewer:
Cynthia P - See all Cynthia P's reviews -
A Must See!
, October 23, 2006Reviewer: VoluptuousMe39 - See all VoluptuousMe39's reviewsPros: Excellent Song Selection and Music Score
Cons: Could've been longer
I really enjoyed how the one small singer had a deep voice that sound so good!
Robert Townsend played an excellent and believable character in how he kept the members of the group together.
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Pros: Wonderful Movie
Cons: None Whatsoever!
I just LOVE the Five Heartbeats....it seems like every time I watch it I discover something new about the movie (and trust me I have seen the movie enough I could give you the script!)
It makes me laugh, it makes me cry! It is a wonderful movie!
Here's something for you...I tried to check the DVD out at the library....been on the waiting list for 7 months now...only to discover that the last known copy was checked out a couple of years ago...I guess someone else likes it too! ;-)
Trust me this is a must see movie!
Robert Townsend, Leon...and a long list of others...
WONDERFUL!!!!! ...