The Josephine Baker Story
“Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine.”
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
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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
Paula Brown
Amateur Female Singer / Dancer
Ann Harrington
Cruel Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Hutchinson, Michael Zagor
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Josephine Baker Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, RHI Entertainment, Anglia Television, John Kemeny Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Gibson
Ron Hutchinson, Michael Zagor
Georges Delerue
Elemér Ragályi
Graham Walker
David Puttnam, John Kemeny, Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Gibson
Director
John Kemeny
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Graham Walker
Editor
József Romvári
Production Design
Maria Hruby
Costume Design
Györgyi Vidák
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Josephine Baker Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Josephine Baker Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 by John Sacksteder
Who directed The Josephine Baker Story?
The Josephine Baker Story was directed by Brian Gibson.
Who stars in The Josephine Baker Story?
The principal cast of The Josephine Baker Story includes Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes, Louis Gossett Jr., Craig T. Nelson.
When was The Josephine Baker Story released and how long is it?
The Josephine Baker Story was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Josephine Baker Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Josephine Baker Story was composed by Georges Delerue.