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.
as Duck
as Eddie
as J.T.
as Dresser
as Choirboy
as Eleanor Potter
as Sarge
as Michael 'Flash' Turner
as Jimmy Potter
as Big Red
as Bird
as Baby Doll
as Tanya Sawyer
as Rose
as Brenda
as Wild Rudy
as Leon
as Monroe
as Cookie
as David Green
as Buddy Lewis
as Pastor Blake
as Donnie Simpson
as Mrs. Sawyer
as The Five Horsemen
as Big Red's Guys
as Mr. Matthews
as Sandra Tillman
as Mr. King
as Myra Stone
as Pastor Stone
as Mrs. Matthews
