Little Richard

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Townsend

Top cast

Leon

Little Richard

Jenifer Lewis

Muh Penniman

Carl Lumbly

Bud Penniman

Tamala Jones

Lucille

Mel Jackson

Bud Blackwell

Garrett Morris

Carl Rainey

Don Dowe

Cop

Reynaldo Rey

Sugarfoot Sam

JoNell Kennedy

Peggie Penniman

Lahmard J. Tate

Alimi Ballard

Warren G

Studio Musician

Anthony Lee

William James Jones

Billy Wright

V

V.P. Oliver

Young Robert

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