Little Richard

6.6/ 10 16 votes 2000-02-20 1h 28m 2 popularity

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.

Director: Robert Townsend

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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

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