Review of The Five Heartbeats (1991) by Jerry K — 12 Feb 2007

Another all-time favorite. The best acting Robert Townsend has ever done in my opinion.

This review of The Five Heartbeats (1991) was written by Jerry K on 12 Feb 2007.

The Five Heartbeats has generally received positive reviews.

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