Little Richard (2000)
- Starring:
- Leon, Jenifer Lewis, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Townsend
- Category:
- Drama, Television
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Robert Townsend directs this biopic on the life of one of the great early rock & roll entertainers -- Little Richard (played by Leon). The film charts Richard's rise from his humble origins in Macon, Georgia, to his chart-topping success to his much-reported return to the Church. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 120 mins
Complete Cast:
- Leon - Little Richard
- Carl Lumbly - Bud Penniman
- Mel Jackson - Bump Blackwell
- Lahmard Tate
- Jonelle Kennedy
- Reynaldo Rey
- Michael Ralph
- Jenifer Lewis - Muh Penniman
- Tamala Jones - Lucille
- Garrett Morris - Preacher Rainey
- Anthony Griffith
- Michael Mantell
- Warren G.
- Robert Littman
- Director(s):
- Robert Townsend
- Writer(s):
- Daniel Taplitz, Bill Kerby
- Producer(s):
- Iain Paterson
- Categories:
- Television, Drama
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