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20/02/2000 Drama, Music, TV Movie 2h 0m
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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.

  1. Robert Townsend

    Director

  2. Daniel Taplitz

    Writer

  3. Bill Kerby

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Leon

    Little Richard

  2. Jenifer Lewis

    Muh Penniman

  3. Carl Lumbly

    Bud Penniman

  4. Tamala Jones

    Lucille

  5. Mel Jackson

    Bud Blackwell

  6. Garrett Morris

    Carl Rainey

  7. Don Dowe

    Cop

  8. Reynaldo Rey

    Sugarfoot Sam

  9. JoNell Kennedy

    Peggie Penniman

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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