Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.
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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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1 November 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Eddie Kendricks: They got the doctors and everybody in on it.
David Ruffin: And you next.
Eddie Kendricks: Me?
David Ruffin: Yeah, you. I sang "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg". Look what they did to me. Paul's gonna be gone and that's your boy. Shark's eatin' his own guts, Corn. And after you, ain't gonna be nothin' but O and Blue. And he gonna eat Blue, too, 'cause that's the way them types is. You better quit, save yourself some dignity.
Eddie Kendricks: You don't know what you're talking about, Ruff. We're supposed to be back in the studio. When ...
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In reality, Melvin Franklin did not die in a wheelchair at his mother's home. See more »Goofs
The beginning of the film is supposed to take place in 1958, yet the song played over the opening credits is "I Just Can't Help It" by Jackie Wilson, a record that was recorded and released in 1962. See more »Quotes
David Ruffin: I heard about Paul.Eddie Kendricks: They got the doctors and everybody in on it.
David Ruffin: And you next.
Eddie Kendricks: Me?
David Ruffin: Yeah, you. I sang "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg". Look what they did to me. Paul's gonna be gone and that's your boy. Shark's eatin' his own guts, Corn. And after you, ain't gonna be nothin' but O and Blue. And he gonna eat Blue, too, 'cause that's the way them types is. You better quit, save yourself some dignity.
Eddie Kendricks: You don't know what you're talking about, Ruff. We're supposed to be back in the studio. When ...
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I have not been so emotionally involved in a television film in a long time,but along comes this charming,insightful,and wonderful film. The cast does a superb job. I never knew much about the temps, one of the greatest groups of all time, had so much strife and personal pain.This movie is an instant classic. I have a much better appreciation for their impact on rock and roll history after seeing this movie.