The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story
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
Release Date
March 16, 1991
Runtime
130 minutes
Rating
Status
Released
Genres
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
Robert Lesser
Copa City Manager
Eartha Robinson
Female Singer / Dancer
ZoltĂĄn Gera
Folies Bergeres Producer
Péter Kertész
Casablanca Doctor
Debbie Javor
American Woman at Party
Content Source
Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).
