Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll(2023)
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Synopsis
Little Richard can stake a claim on having invented rock 'n' roll. A black artist who grew up in the segregated south of the United States, Richard Penniman broke down barriers and took 1950s America by storm. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones supported him and drew inspiration from his musicianship and stagecraft. He went on to influence artists as diverse as David Bowie, Elton John, Michael Jackson and Prince. Yet Little Richard spent years feeling his contribution to music had been overlooked in favour of white rock 'n' roll stars like Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. On top of that, the inner conflict between his religious beliefs and the music style he pioneered – as well as his battles with his own sexuality – led him to quit rock 'n' roll not just once, but twice.
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023) is a music and documentary film directed by James House, released on April 22, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Little Richard, Big Freedia, Keith Richards and Nile Rodgers. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- James House
- Producers:
- Dearl Nelson, Joanna Boateng
- Cinematographer:
- Brendan Easton
- Composer:
- Mat Davidson
- Production:
- BBC, Minnow Films
- Status:
- Released
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Little Richard
as Self (Archival Footage)
Big Freedia
as Self
Keith Richards
as Self
Nile Rodgers
as Self
Ringo Starr
as Self
- Ron Jones
Ron Jones
as Self
- Charles White
Charles White
as Self
Bobby Rush
as Self
- Deacon John Moore
Deacon John Moore
as Self
- Robert Blackwell
Robert Blackwell
as Self
Pat Boone
as Self
- Sir Lady Java
Sir Lady Java
as Self
Key crew
Directed by James House, produced by Dearl Nelson and Joanna Boateng.
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll?
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The main cast of Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023) includes Little Richard, Big Freedia, Keith Richards, Nile Rodgers and Ringo Starr. The film was directed by James House. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll released?
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was released on April 22, 2023 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll worth watching?
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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (2023) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.