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Little Richard
Film / 2000

Little Richard

Directed by Robert Townsend
DramaMusicTV movie

★ 6.6/10Audience rating

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.

The story

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.

Cast

LeonLittle Richard Jenifer LewisMuh Penniman Carl LumblyBud Penniman Tamala JonesLucille Mel JacksonBud Blackwell Garrett MorrisCarl Rainey Don DoweCop Reynaldo ReySugarfoot Sam JoNell KennedyPeggie Penniman Lahmard J. Tate Alimi Ballard Warren GStudio Musician
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Anthony Lee William James JonesBilly Wright V.P. OliverYoung Robert

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