Drama / Music / TV Movie /

Score: 63.8%( 13 votes )

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
Little Richard

Jenifer Lewis
Muh Penniman

Carl Lumbly
Bud Penniman

Tamala Jones
Lucille

Mel Jackson
Bud Blackwell

Garrett Morris
Carl Rainey

Don Dowe
Cop

Reynaldo Rey
Sugarfoot Sam

JoNell Kennedy
Peggie Penniman

Lahmard J. Tate

Alimi Ballard

Warren G
Studio Musician

Anthony Lee

William James Jones
Billy Wright

V.P. Oliver
Young Robert