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The Josephine Baker Story

19912h 10mBrian Gibson
IMDb 7.1

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"Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine."

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

DramaHistoryMusicTV Movie
FranceCabaret

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What is The Josephine Baker Story (1991) about?

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

Who stars in The Josephine Baker Story?

The Josephine Baker Story stars Lynn Whitfield (Josephine Baker), Rubén Blades (Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino), David Dukes (Jo Bouillon), Louis Gossett Jr. (Sidney Williams), Craig T. Nelson (Walter Winchell). The film was directed by Brian Gibson.

How long is The Josephine Baker Story?

The Josephine Baker Story has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1991.

Is The Josephine Baker Story worth watching?

The Josephine Baker Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama, History, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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