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, ...more
Year: 2000 | Running Time: 120 minutes
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- Leon - Little Richard
- Jenifer Lewis - Muh Penniman
- Carl Lumbly - Bud Penniman
- Tamala Jones - Lucille
- Mel Jackson - Bump Blackwell
- Garrett Morris - Preacher Rainey
- Lahmard Tate
- Robert Townsend - Director
- John Davis - Executive Producer
- J. Todd Harris - Executive Producer
- Little Richard - Executive Producer
- Iain Paterson - Producer
- Daniel Taplitz - Screenwriter
- Bill Kerby - Screenwriter
- Brian Chavanne - Casting
- Sabrina Plisco-Morris - Editor
- Marcelo Sansevieri - Editor
- Michael Novotny - Production Designer
- Edward J. Pei - Cinematographer
- Sidney James - Music Producer
- Johnny Britt - Music Producer












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