The Josephine Baker Story (1991)

Movie"Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine."
Audience Score
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The Josephine Baker Story
NR 2 hr 10 minMar 16th, 1991Music, History, Drama
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
StarringLynn WhitfieldRubén BladesDavid Dukes
DirectorBrian Gibson

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 16th, 1991
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 5th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:David Puttnam, Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr.
Production Companies:HBO Films
Movie Tags:
francecabaret