The Josephine Baker Story (1991)
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
Top 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
Mayah McCoy
Josephine - Age 8
Ainslie Currie
Josephine - Age 13
Pierre Magny
Paul Colin
Franco Britt
Victor
George Faison
Emcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
Robert Lesser
Copa City Manager
Luis Reyes
Josephine's Father
Vivienne Eytle
Josephine's Sister
Eartha Robinson
Female Singer / Dancer
FAQ about The Josephine Baker Story
What is The Josephine Baker Story 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…
When was The Josephine Baker Story released?
The Josephine Baker Story was released in 1991.
What genres does The Josephine Baker Story belong to?
The Josephine Baker Story is categorised as Drama, History, Music, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Josephine Baker Story?
The cast of The Josephine Baker Story includes Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes, Louis Gossett Jr., Craig T. Nelson.