Director: Brian Gibson
Language
English
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64%
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Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 12 nominations total
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Lynn WhitfieldJosephine Baker -
Rubén BladesCount Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
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David DukesJo Bouillon
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Louis Gossett Jr.Sidney Williams
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Craig T. NelsonWalter Winchell
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Kene HollidaySidney Bechet
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Vivian BonnellJosephine's Mother
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Robert LesserCopa City Manager
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Mayah McCoyJosephine - Age 8
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Ainslie CurrieJosephine - Age 13
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Pierre MagnyPaul Colin
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George FaisonEmcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
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| Country: | United Kingdom, USA |
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| Length: | 2 h 10 min |
Description:
This is the story of an African-American woman who rose to prominence as a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film chronicles her life from her early struggles as a performer in St. Louis in 1917, through her decision to relocate to France, and continues to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder.
| Alternative title: | The Josephine Baker Story |
| Release year: | 1991 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 12 nominations total |
| Director: | Brian Gibson |
| Type: | Movie |
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