Basic Info
Release: March 16, 1991
Runtime: 130 min
Rating: ⭐ 5.7/10 (14 votes)
Status: Released
The Josephine Baker Story
1991
130 min
⭐ 5.7/10
14 votes
Overview
Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film follows her life beginning as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis, her frustrations leading to her move to France, and follows to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder
Genres
Drama
History
Music
TV Movie
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Lynn Whitfield
Josephine Baker
Rubén Blades
Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
David Dukes
Jo Bouillon
Louis Gossett Jr.
Sidney Williams
Craig T. Nelson
Walter Winchell
Kene Holliday
Sidney Bechet
Vivian Bonnell
Josephine's Mother
Mayah McCoy
Josephine - Age 8
Ainslie Currie
Josephine - Age 13
Pierre Magny
Paul Colin
Franco Britt
Victor
George Faison
Emcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
Crew
Brian Gibson
Director
Robert Halmi Sr.
Executive Producer
Robert Halmi Jr.
Executive Producer
David Puttnam
Executive Producer
John Kemeny
Producer
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