Little RichardFilmography

James Brown: Soul Survivor

Actors: James Brown

Synopsis: James Brown: Soul Survivor spans more than four decades of the one and only Godfather of Soul, documenting the rise and fall of the "hardest working man in show business." Through archival footage, excerpts read from his biography, and interviews with the people closest to the man, you get an Read More

Little Richard

Crew: Executive Producer

Actors: Leon, Jenifer Lewis, Carl Lumbly, Tamala Jones, Mel Jackson

Synopsis: 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 Read More

Mystery, Alaska

Actors: Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack, Burt Reynolds, Colm Meaney, Lolita Davidovich, Maury Chaykin, Ron Eldard

Synopsis: In this comic drama about fame, sports, and small-town life, Mystery, Alaska is a small town in one of the least accessible parts of the coldest state in the union. It's a town where everyone knows each other and there isn't much to do. In places like this, small things tend to become very Read More

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Actors: Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lela Rochon, Larenz Tate, Paul Mazursky

Synopsis: Gregory Nava directed this biographical drama on the brief but intense life of singer Frankie Lymon who stayed with the popular Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers group only for a year. Lymon was 13 years old when the group erupted from radios and jukeboxes with their 1956 hit, Why Do Fools Fall in Read More

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Actors: Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, Branford Marsalis, George Clinton, Kenneth Edmonds

Synopsis: Diana Ross hosts this four-hour TV special tracing the rise of Berry Gordy's Detroit-based Motown record label during the '60s. Clips were compiled from a variety of sources, including such TV shows as Teen Town, Where the Action Is and It's What's Happening Baby. The history covers the label's Read More

The Drew Carey Show: Drewstock

Synopsis: Sales of Buzz Beer drop to an all-time low (the all-time high wasn't so great either), so the guys plan a "Going Out of Business" party with plenty of free beer 'n' eats at Drew's house. Thanks to the prankish Mimi (Kathy Kinney), invitations to the party go out to literally everybody in Read More

The History of Rock 'n' Roll: Good Rockin' Tonight

Synopsis: This program covers how rock 'n' roll helped to ease some societal barriers that had long prevented many minority performers from pursuing their entertainment dreams. Stars Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and Carl Perkins discuss the way that performing music affected both their personal and Read More

The History of Rock 'n' Roll: Rock & Roll Explodes

Synopsis: This is the first volume of a ten video set on the complete history of Rock and Roll music. On this first tape the history of rock is profiled, featuring a number of superstars and legends, like Little Richard, Mick Jagger, Bono of U2, and Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen. Some of the groups featured Read More

Full House: Too Little Richard Too Late

Synopsis: When Michelle's favorite art class is cancelled, Joey (David Coulier) decides to run for president of the PTA. Unfortunately, his opponent is the imperious Mrs. Carruthers (Marcia Wallace), who has all the power and influence on her side. Michelle's best friend Denise (Jurnee Smollett) comes to Read More

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Client

Synopsis: In the conclusion of the series' two-part Season Five opener, up-and-coming singer Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) has put her future in the hands of famous record promoter Gordy Berry (Obba Babatunde)--leaving her original manager Will (Will Smith) out in the cold--and, briefly, out of the Banks house. Read More

The Naked Truth

Actors: Billy Barty, Erik Estrada, Little Richard, Shannon Tweed, M. Emmet Walsh

Synopsis: In this broad comedy, two buddies named Frank, with more ambition than sense, are en route to Hollywood in hopes of breaking into the movie business when they accidentally witness a Mafia execution. Before they know it, they're witnesses in a criminal case the FBI is preparing against the Mob Read More

Sunset Heat

Synopsis: In this exciting and violent crime drama, a drug dealer turned photojournalist returns to his old stomping grounds in L.A. and ends up entangled in a new drug scheme by his former pal. After stealing a fortune in drugs from a ruthless crime lord, the photographer must flee for his life. ~ Sandra Read More

Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star

Actors: Peter Falk, Dabney Coleman, Cheryl Paris, Julian Stone, Shera Danese

Synopsis: In this murder mystery, the rumpled detective battles wits with a brilliant defense attorney who kills his mistress. Trouble ensues when he attempts to frame her lover for the murder. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

Happy Birthday, Bugs: 50 Looney Years

Synopsis: Happy Birthday, Bugs: 50 Looney Years is a television special celebrating 50 years of Bugs Bunny cartoons, complete with testimonials from various celebrities and a terrific end-piece "50 Years of Bugs in 3 Minutes," which features a manic collection of highlights compiled by Academy Award-winner Chuck Workman Read More

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

Actors: Shelley Duvall, Dan Gilroy

Synopsis: An all-star cast is included on this children's adventure that follows a search for Mother Goose by her son (Dan Gilroy) and Little Bo Peep (Shelley Duvall). ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide Read More

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

Actors: Jacqueline Bisset, Ray Sharkey, Robert Beltran, Mary Woronov, Ed Begley, Jr.

Synopsis: In this satirical skewering of the lifestyles of the rich and famous, a divorced Beverly Hills gal ends up on the doorstep of her next-door neighbor, an out-of-work TV sitcom actress who happens to have a socially eclectic group of friends and a deceased husband who can't accept the fact that he Read More

Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

Actors: Paul Reubens

Synopsis: The secret word is "Happy New Year" as Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) and the Playhouse gang hold a Christmas party. Things threaten to get out of hand fairly early as the increasingly disappointed Pee-Wee receives one fruitcake after another. When he complains that he didn't get anything he Read More

Sweet Toronto

Synopsis: This music documentary is produced and directed by the same filmmaker who brought Monterrey Pop to the screen. It features performances from a 1969 Toronto rock 'n roll festival. The film shows performers Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley, Alan White, Klaus Voorman and John Lennon Read More

Goddess of Love

Actors: Vanna White

Synopsis: First airing on television, this campy romantic fantasy stars Vanna White (best known as the "letter turner" on the long-running TV game show Wheel of Fortune) as Venus, the goddess of love. Normally she lives in Mount Olympus with the other Grecian gods, but when a hairdresser accidentally Read More

Purple People Eaters

Actors: Ned Beatty, Neil Patrick Harris, Shelley Winters, Peggy Lipton, James Houghton

Synopsis: Linda Shayne wrote and directed this children's story based on the 1958 novelty song "Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley. Billy Johnson (Neal Patrick Harris) is joined by a friendly alien from outer space who wants to play in a rock & roll band. Peggy Lipton plays Billy's mom, with James Houghton Read More

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

Actors: Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Julian Lennon, Keith Richards

Synopsis: Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry's 60th birthday party (October 18, 1986) in his home town of St. Louis forms the nucleus of Taylor Hackford's lively musical documentary. In addition to Berry, we are treated to interviews with Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, and Read More

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Actors: Nick Nolte, Richard Dreyfuss, Bette Midler, Little Richard, Tracy Nelson

Synopsis: Down and Out in Beverly Hills is an updated remake of the 1932 Jean Renoir film Boudu Saved From Drowning. Philandering businessman Dave Whiteman (Richard Dreyfuss) rescues scraggly tramp Jerry Baskin (Nick Nolte) from drowning himself in Dave's swimming pool. Much against his will, Jerry is Read More

The Little Richard Story

Actors: Little Richard

Rock 'n' Roll

Crew: Composer (Music Score)

Actors: Macha Meril, Carlo Monni

Synopsis: Local Italian rock 'n roll dancing stars Rosario Biccica and Rodolfo Banchelli are featured in this movie which follows them throughout Italy as they compete in dance championships. In an homage to Saturday Night Fever, the lead performers play themselves: blue-collar kids whose tedious Read More

All You Need is Love: The Story of Popular Music: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n Roll (Rock 'n Roll)

Actors: Bill Haley, Carl Perkins, Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry, Cliff Richard

Synopsis: In this installment in the All You Need Is Love documentary series, filmmakers examine the musical influences that have come out of Memphis, Tennessee, including the works of producer Sam Phillips, singer Elvis Presley, and more. Other artists featured in concert footage and interviews include Read More

Let the Good Times Roll

Actors: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chubby Checker, Bo Diddley

Synopsis: A highly entertaining rock documentary, Let the Good Times Roll combines film clips from the 1950s with footage from a rock & roll revival show filmed in the early '70s. As is not always the case with such things, most of the artists are in fine shape in their latter-day performances, with the Coasters Read More

Jimi Hendrix

Actors: Jimi Hendrix

Synopsis: Jimi Hendrix was one of the most prodigiously gifted electric guitarists in rock music history, leaving behind a remarkable body of work after his death in 1970. Jimi Hendrix combines live footage of Hendrix in concert with interviews with Hendrix's friends and contemporaries. Also known as A Film Read More

London Rock & Roll Show

Synopsis: Hear the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Little Richard and Chuck Berry as performed during a revival show at Wembley Stadium. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Black Rodeo

Crew: Composer (Music Score)

Actors: Woody Strode

Synopsis: This strange, disjointed feature film boasts a performance by Muhammed Ali as himself, clowning his way around a Black rodeo held near Harlem at Randall's Island, NY. Among the features of this film is an extended discussion by actor Woody Strode on the long-suppressed history of the Black Cowboy. Read More

The Mike Douglas Show: November 9, 1970

John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Live Peace in Toronto, 1969

Synopsis: Directed by D.A. Pennebaker (Monterey Pop), this pivotal concert film offers the only footage ever recorded of John Lennon performing with the Plastic Ono Band. With the release of {^Abbey Road} just around the corner, Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Eric Clapton descended upon the Toronto Rock N' Roll Read More

Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

Synopsis: Little Richard was one of the first great wildmen of rock, with his sky-high pompadour, manic scream and frantically rockin' tunes like Tutti Frutti and Keep A' Knockin'. Keep On Rockin' captures the self-proclaimed "quasar of rock" in fine and unfettered form in this 1969 date at a Toronto Read More

The Monkees: 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee

Actors: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith

Synopsis: One year after the cancellation of the TV series The Monkees, the "pre-fab four"-- Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork -- reunited for the hour-long NBC musical special Thirty-Three and One-Third Revolutions Per Monkee. Written by Jack Good and Art Fisher (who also directed) Read More

Little Richard: Live at the Toronto Peace Festival 1969

Actors: Little Richard

Synopsis: The 1969 Toronto Peace Festival featured sets by some of the most popular rock acts of the day including John Lennon, Chuck Berry, and The Doors. This documentary captures Little Richard's performance at the festival, a nine-song set that includes renditions of classics like "Good Golly, Miss Read More

Catalina Caper

Actors: Tommy Kirk, Del Moore, Peter Duryea, Robert Donner, Ulla Stromstedt

Synopsis: Beach parties abound in this youthful adventure that centers on two surfers-turned-detective as they look into the mysterious theft of a priceless Chinese scroll. Musical highlights include Little Richard singing "Scuba Party", and The Cascades with "There's a New World Opening for Me". The film Read More

Mr. Rock and Roll

Actors: Alan Freed

Synopsis: To anyone born between 1935 and 1949, Mr. Rock and Roll can mean only one person: Visionary disc-jockey and concert producer Alan Freed. Made a few years before Freed ran into deep doo-doo during the Payola investigations, this ramshackle film purports to show how Freed brought R&R to the masses Read More

Don't Knock the Rock

Actors: Bill Haley, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, Little Richard

Synopsis: Coming off of a hit New York gig, successful rock & roll crooner Arnie Haines (Alan Dale) realizes he and his bandmates are weary from the grind of two years of steady gigs. They tell their manager (DJ Alan Freed, playing himself) they're taking a break and return to the small town where they Read More

The Girl Can't Help It

Actors: Tom Ewell, Jayne Mansfield, Edmond O'Brien, Henry Jones, Julie London, Ray Anthony, John Emery

Synopsis: The inimitable writer-director Frank Tashlin once more aims his satiric barbs at modern culture (modern 1950s culture, that is) in The Girl Can't Help It. Much of the film is dominated by Edmond O'Brien as mob boss Murdock, who while serving a term in federal prison becomes a singing sensation Read More

Rock 'n' Roll Classics, Vol. 3

Synopsis: A 6 volume rock 'n' roll video series with Volume 3 featuring artists Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

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