Little Richard(2000)
Little Richard Synopsis
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.
Little Richard (2000) is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by Robert Townsend, released on February 20, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Leon, Jenifer Lewis, Carl Lumbly and Tamala Jones. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Daniel Taplitz, Bill Kerby
- Producers:
- Iain Paterson
- Composer:
- Velton Ray Bunch
- Production:
- Davis Entertainment, Fox Television Studios
- Status:
- Released
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Little Richard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leon
as Little Richard
Jenifer Lewis
as Muh Penniman
Carl Lumbly
as Bud Penniman
Tamala Jones
as Lucille
Mel Jackson
as Bud Blackwell
Garrett Morris
as Carl Rainey
Don Dowe
as Cop
Reynaldo Rey
as Sugarfoot Sam
JoNell Kennedy
as Peggie Penniman
Lahmard J. Tate
Alimi Ballard
Warren G
as Studio Musician
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Daniel Taplitz and Bill Kerby, produced by Iain Paterson.
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Little Richard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Little Richard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Richard online?
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Little Richard (2000) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Little Richard?
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The main cast of Little Richard (2000) includes Leon, Jenifer Lewis, Carl Lumbly, Tamala Jones and Mel Jackson. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Richard released?
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Little Richard was released on February 20, 2000 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Little Richard worth watching?
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Little Richard (2000) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Little Richard?
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