The Josephine Baker Story
1991·Movie·
·2h 10min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine.
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
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRacial PrejudicePerseveranceIdentity CrisisOvercoming AdversityStruggle And SuccessRise To Stardom
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPersonal GrowthCareer MilestonesHistorical ContextRise To FamePersonal RelationshipsCultural BarriersTriumph Over AdversityShow Business Struggles
- Narrative
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Brian Gibson, Elemér Ragályi
Produced by:
Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr., Madeleine Henrié
Composed by:
Georges Delerue
Cast
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