Full Interview: Leon on Temptations, Above the Rim w/ 2Pac, 5 Heartbeats, 40 Year Career (Full)
Part #5: Leon on "Big Red" from 'Five Heartbeats' Based on Gangsters in Music Industry
Part #3: Leon on Appearing in Madonna's Controversial "Like a Prayer" Video
Part #1: Leon on Landing His First Movie Role Acting Alongside Tom Cruise
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In this clip, Leon talked about how The Five Heartbeats was inspired by The Temptations and noted how Robert Townsend set out to make a classic film from the start. Leon recounted how filming created tense moments between cast members and his reaction to acting alongside Diahann Carroll. He also talked the movie underperforming at the box office despite receiving rave reviews.
