The Josephine Baker Story
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Synopsis
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
Details
- Brian Gibson
- March 16, 1991
- Released
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- HBO Films
- 2h 10m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Lynn WhitfieldJosephine Baker -
Rubén BladesCount Giuseppe Pepito Abatino -
David DukesJo Bouillon -
Louis Gossett Jr.Sidney Williams -
Craig T. NelsonWalter Winchell -
Kene HollidaySidney Bechet -
Vivian BonnellJosephine's Mother -
Mayah McCoyJosephine - Age 8
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Ainslie CurrieJosephine - Age 13
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Pierre MagnyPaul Colin
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Franco BrittVictor
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George FaisonEmcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
