The Josephine Baker Story (1991)

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

Drama History Music TV Movie

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

Duration

130 min

Rating

⭐ 6.0 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 16, 1991

Languages

English

Production

HBO Films, RHI Entertainment, Anglia Television, John Kemeny Productions