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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Charles Malik Whitfield	...	Otis Williams
	D.B. Woodside	...	Melvin Franklin
	Terron Brooks	...	Eddie Kendricks
	Christian Payton	...	Paul Williams
	Leon	...	David Ruffin
	Alan Rosenberg	...	Shelly Berger
	Tina Lifford	...	Haze
	Jenifer Lewis	...	Mama Rose
	Gina Ravera	...	Josephine
	Obba Babatundé	...	Berry Gordy
	Erik Michael Tristan	...	Smokey Robinson
	J. August Richards	...	Richard Street
	Harold Surratt	...	Edgar
	Charles Ley	...	Dennis Edwards
	Vanessa Bell Calloway	...	Johnnie Mae Matthews

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Storyline

The true story of The Temptations, the Soul vocal group of the 1960s, as seen from the viewpoint of the last surviving member, Otis Williams. Beginning from their humble origins in the late 50s and continuing through the 90s and the deaths of the other 4 members. Written by Nic Cage <2cool@zebra.net>

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Plot Keywords:

1960s | singer | motown | flashback | argument | See All (31) »

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Taglines:

Their sound made them famous. Their struggle made them legends. See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

1 November 1998 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Temptations See more »

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

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Company Credits

Production Co:

De Passe Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

175 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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