Little Richard (2000)

Little Richard (2000)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 2000-02-20 United States of America 120 Min. PG-13

6.4 13 votes

Drama, Music, TV Movie

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.

Cast

Leon is Little Richard

Little Richard

Jenifer Lewis is Muh Penniman

Muh Penniman

Carl Lumbly is Bud Penniman

Bud Penniman

Tamala Jones is Lucille

Lucille

Mel Jackson is Bud Blackwell

Bud Blackwell

Garrett Morris is Carl Rainey

Carl Rainey

Don Dowe is Cop

Cop

Reynaldo Rey is Sugarfoot Sam

Sugarfoot Sam

JoNell Kennedy is Peggie Penniman

Peggie Penniman

Lahmard J. Tate is

Lahmard J. Tate

Alimi Ballard is

Warren G is Studio Musician

Studio Musician

Anthony Lee is

William James Jones is Billy Wright

William James Jones

Billy Wright

V.P. Oliver is Young Robert

Young Robert

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