The Josephine Baker Story (1991): Cast
The Josephine Baker Story is a 1991 historical drama directed by Brian Gibson, starring Lynn Whitfield as Josephine Baker, Debbie Javor and Richard Rothenstein. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Brian Gibson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Josephine Baker Story About?
The premise of The Josephine Baker Story without spoilers.
Before Madonna, before Marilyn, there was Josephine. This biography chronicles the African‑American entertainer who rose to fame in Paris cabarets during the 1920s and 1930s. The film traces her beginnings as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis, her frustration‑driven move to France, her celebrated career, and follows her life through to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder.
The Josephine Baker Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nude black woman
- orchestra
- dancer
- african american
- france
- performer
- 1930s
- based on real person
- female frontal nudity
- public nudity
- tv news
- character name as title
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- josephine baker character
- four word title
- interracial kiss
- interracial sex
- black woman white man sex
- black woman white man kiss
- black woman white man relationship
- female topless nudity
- nude woman
- vaudeville
- st. louis missouri
- orchestra leader
- racial prejudice
- prejudice
- marriage
- cabaret
- love
- dancing
- dance
- rejection
- fame
- entertainer
- exotic dancer
- singer
- death of sister
- reference to maurice chevalier
- africa
- new york city
- interracial adoption
- manhattan new york city
- loss of wealth
- wealth
- sadness
- marital breakup
- subtitled scene
- rain
- motorcycle
- eviction
The Josephine Baker Story Cast & Characters
Lynn Whitfield leads the cast as Josephine Baker, with Debbie Javor as American Woman at Party and Richard Rothenstein as American Reporter in Press Conference. Directed by Brian Gibson; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian Gibson
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Lynn Whitfield as Josephine Baker - Debbie Javor as American Woman at Party
- Richard Rothenstein as American Reporter in Press Conference
- Noel Weekes Jr. as Soldier from St. Louis
Also Starring in The Josephine Baker Story
· 36 more- Louis Gossett Jr. Sidney Williams
- Craig T. Nelson Walter Winchell
- Rubén Blades Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino
- David Dukes Jo Bouillon
- Zoltán Gera Folies Bergeres Producer
- Kene Holliday Sidney Bechet
- Robert Lesser Copa City Manager
- Gábor Ferenczi Reporter at Stork Club
- Jimmy Smith Bell Boy
- Vivian Bonnell Josephine's Mother
- András Márton Pepito's Doctor
- Gregory Orr New York Hotel Manager
- Attila Lőte Court Official
- Tibor Kenderesi Priest
- János Gosztonyi Bobino Theatre Manager
- George Faison Emcee in Harlem Club / Male Singer
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- András Monory Mész Reporter at Stork Club
- Péter Kertész Casablanca Doctor
- Mayah McCoy Josephine - Age 8
- Paula Brown Amateur Female Singer / Dancer
- Luis Reyes Josephine's Father
- Dean Tschetter New York Critic
- János Vészi Lover in New York
- Pierre Magny Paul Colin
- Eartha Robinson Female Singer / Dancer
- Gábor Csíkos French Cab Driver
- Ainslie Currie Josephine - Age 13
- Franco Britt Victor
- Vivienne Eytle Josephine's Sister
- Ann Harrington Cruel Woman
- Steven R. McGlothen American Reporter in Press Conference
- Sherry Baumgart American Reporter in Press Conference
- Angelus Iván Dance Teacher
- Richard Battagna White Racist
- Laszlo Dozsa Jr. Stork Club Waiter
- Fajer Khaled Casablanca Nurse
More from Brian Gibson
More films directed by Brian Gibson, best-rated first: What's Love Got to Do with It, Poltergeist II: The Other Side, Styx - Caught In The Act and Still Crazy.
The Josephine Baker Story Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Животът на Джоузефин Бейкър” and “Historia Josephine Baker”.
- Also known as
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- Животът на Джоузефин Бейкър
- Historia Josephine Baker
- Die Josephine Baker Story
- 约瑟芬·贝克的故事
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Movies Like The Josephine Baker Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening, Stompin’ at the Savoy and Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.
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Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening 2018 -
Stompin’ at the Savoy 1992 -
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 1999 -
St. Louis Blues 1929 -
Joanna 1968 -
Josephine the Singer and the Mice People 1994 -
Marguerite 2016 -
Blonde Venus 1932 -
New Orleans 1947 -
The Black Book 2018 -
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling 1986 -
Sade 2002
The Josephine Baker Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Josephine Baker Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Josephine Baker Story?
The Josephine Baker Story runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Josephine Baker Story released?
The Josephine Baker Story was released on March 16, 1991.
Who directed The Josephine Baker Story?
The Josephine Baker Story was directed by Brian Gibson.
More films by Brian Gibson Who is in the cast of The Josephine Baker Story?
The Josephine Baker Story stars Lynn Whitfield as Josephine Baker, Debbie Javor as American Woman at Party and Richard Rothenstein as American Reporter in Press Conference, among 40 credited actors.
Does The Josephine Baker Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Josephine Baker Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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