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1 November 1998 (USA)
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The unforgettable story of one of Motown's hottest acts.
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Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown muisical act, The Temptations. full summary | add synopsis
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Motown
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Record Producer
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 4 wins
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13 nominations
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(5 articles)
Martin Lawrence To Be Honored At Foster Youth Gala
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Rascal, Robinson added to Electric Proms
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(From The Humor Mill. 4 December 2009, 12:23 AM, PST)
Rascal, Robinson added to Electric Proms
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AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG(TO SEE THIS MOVIE AGAIN)
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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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USA:150 min
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Otis Williams' ex-wife Josephine, Melvin Franklin's mother Rose, and David Ruffin's family, filed suit against Williams, Motown, De Passe Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment, and NBC for use of their likenesses in the film, defamation of character, and emotional distress. The plaintiffs claimed that they and/or their relatives and certain events were portrayed inaccurately. The judges ruled in favor of the defendants. The plaintiffs appealed but the original ruling was upheld. Otis Williams later stated that while his book was the source material for the film, he did not have control over the making of the film.
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Factual errors: When Otis Williams & The Distants are recording "Come On", Al is singing the lead, when in actuality, the lead was sung by Richard Street, who would replace Paul Williams in The Temptations in 1971.
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David Ruffin:
Ya'll ain't the same without me?
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Featured in The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999) (TV)
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This movie was great.I love entertainment history,and this was full of history,and the music was fantastic.My Girl,Ain't Too Proud To Beg,Cloud 9,Just My Imagination,Pshyadelic Shack,Can't Get Next To You!!!And "THE VOICES"-David Ruffin,Eddie Kendricks,& Dennis Edwards were amazing.David Ruffin did a lot to dispell the notion that you can't wear glasses and be hip & cool-because he was as hip & as cool they came.I loved the reunion tour scenes when David,Eddie,& Dennis shared the stage-the harmony was great.