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The Josephine Baker Story

1991Movie2 h 10 min

DramaHistory
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

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

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

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  • You're watching with family

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Brian Gibson
Written by
Michael Zagor, Ron Hutchinson
Produced by
John Kemeny
Music by
Georges Delerue

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Facts

March 16, 1991 · 2 h 10 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
March 16, 1991
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Josephine Baker Story worth watching?"

Questions about The Josephine Baker Story

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Is The Josephine Baker Story worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Josephine Baker Story good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Josephine Baker Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.