The Josephine Baker Story (1991)
Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine.
Starring Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes
Directed by Brian Gibson
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
Runtime: 130 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,History,Music,Romance,TV Movie
Keywords: france,cabaret,performer
Cast
Josephine Baker
Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
Jo Bouillon
Sidney Williams
Walter Winchell
Sidney Bechet
Josephine's Mother
American Woman at Party
Sidney Bechet