1991

The Josephine Baker Story

  • Drama
  • History
  • Music

Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920's and 1930's. 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

Cast

Rubén BladesCount Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
David DukesJo Bouillon
Louis Gossett, Jr.Sidney Williams
Craig T. NelsonWalter Winchell
Kene HollidaySidney Bechet
Vivian BonnellJosephine's Mother

View Full Cast >

Images