J.T. The group loses to Flash and the Ebony Sparks but pleases the crowd and is noticed by Jimmy Potter. Duck reveals that he knows about Tanya and J.T. Eddie leads the group in a number that results in Bird's girlfriend fainting in Eddie's arms. The Heartbeats add Flash as their lead singer. [17], The film grossed approximately $8.5 million[13][18] after being released in 862 theaters throughout North America. The Five Heartbeats is a 1991 musical drama film directed by Robert Townsend, who co-wrote the script with Keenen Ivory Wayans. Tressa Thomas as "Duck's Little Sister": Clara Matthews, Duck's little sister, was also his muse, often helping him compose and arrange songs for the group as they did household chores. Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android! The Heartbeats win the contest and the interest of Big Red Davis, who owns Big Red Records. Member--The Ebony Sparks, Recoe Walker Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of The Five Heartbeats with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com [1] The plot of the film (which is loosely based on the lives of several artists: The Dells, The Temptations, Four Tops, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Frankie Lymon, Sam Cooke and others)[6] follows the three decade career of the rhythm and blues vocal group The Five Heartbeats. [8] The movie received mixed reviews from critics.[9][10]. Jimmy offers to manage the group, promising them $100 if they do not win the next month's Battle of the Bands contest. Member--Matthew's Kids, Kamar Phillips White [14], A soundtrack for the film was released by Virgin Records, featuring original music by various artists. Donald "Duck" Matthews, Anthony "Choirboy" Stone, J.T. Member--The Five Horsemen, Roger Rose Donald "Duck" Mathews, Harry J. Lennix The film then skips ahead to the early 1990s. J.T. Choirboy, true to his nickname, has returned to singing in his father's church. When the owner of the club asks to hire them, they agree to let Jimmy manage them. Duck grows frustrated with the house player's poor playing, and shoves him off the piano stool. [1] Townsend had considered Denzel Washington as Eddie Kane, Jr. and Whitney Houston as Baby Doll. When Eddie goes into a downward spiral, Flash is brought in as the new lead singer. Dresser's girlfriend visits and reveals she is pregnant, and the group is faced with their first album cover featuring white people, despite the label having earlier approved a photo of the Heartbeats as the cover. Member--The Midnight Falcons, Bob Mardis

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