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The Josephine Baker Story
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The Josephine Baker Story

1991-03-16 · 130 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · History · Music · TV Movie

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

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Directors
Brian Gibson
Production companies
HBO Films, RHI Entertainment, Anglia Television, John Kemeny Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldJosephine Baker
Rubén BladesRubén BladesCount Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
David DukesDavid DukesJo Bouillon
Louis Gossett Jr.Louis Gossett Jr.Sidney Williams
Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonWalter Winchell
Kene HollidayKene HollidaySidney Bechet
Vivian BonnellVivian BonnellJosephine's Mother
Mayah McCoyJosephine - Age 8
Ainslie CurrieJosephine - Age 13
Pierre MagnyPaul Colin
Franco BrittVictor
George FaisonEmcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
Robert LesserRobert LesserCopa City Manager
Luis ReyesJosephine's Father
Vivienne EytleJosephine's Sister
Eartha RobinsonEartha RobinsonFemale Singer / Dancer
Paula BrownAmateur Female Singer / Dancer
Ann HarringtonCruel Woman
Zoltán GeraZoltán GeraFolies Bergeres Producer
Gábor CsíkosFrench Cab Driver

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