Review of The Five Heartbeats (1991) by Abbie B — 04 Jun 2007

Excellent movie, good cast, two thumbs up.

This review of The Five Heartbeats (1991) was written by Abbie B on 04 Jun 2007.

The Five Heartbeats has generally received positive reviews.

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