Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Synopsis
Little Richard can stake a claim on having invented rock 'n' roll. A black artist who grew up in the segregated south of the United States, Richard Penniman broke down barriers and took 1950s America by storm. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones supported him and drew inspiration from his musicianship and stagecraft. He went on to influence artists as diverse as David Bowie, Elton John, Michael Jackson and Prince. Yet Little Richard spent years feeling his contribution to music had been overlooked in favour of white rock 'n' roll stars like Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. On top of that, the inner conflict between his religious beliefs and the music style he pioneered – as well as his battles with his own sexuality – led him to quit rock 'n' roll not just once, but twice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James House
- Original Score
- Mat Davidson
- Original Title
- Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Minnow Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James House
Mat Davidson
Brendan Easton
Shane McCormack
Joanna Boateng, Dearl Nelson, Sophie Leonard
Department Leadership Roster
James House
Director
Joanna Boateng
Producer
Dearl Nelson
Producer
Shane McCormack
Editor
Mat Davidson
Original Music Composer
Brendan Easton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
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What is Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll about?
Little Richard can stake a claim on having invented rock 'n' roll. A black artist who grew up in the segregated south of the United States, Richard Penniman broke down barriers and took 1950s America by storm. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones supported him and drew inspiration from his musicianship and stagecraft. He went on to influence artists as diverse as David Bowie, Elton John, Michael Jackson and Prince. Yet Little Richard spent years feeling his contribution to music had been overlooked in favour of white rock 'n' roll stars like Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. On top of that, the inner conflict between his religious beliefs and the music style he pioneered – as well as his battles with his own sexuality – led him to quit rock 'n' roll not just once, but twice.
Who directed Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll?
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was directed by James House.
Who stars in Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll?
The principal cast of Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll includes Little Richard, Big Freedia, Keith Richards, Nile Rodgers, Ringo Starr.
When was Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll released and how long is it?
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was composed by Mat Davidson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll?
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).