The Josephine Baker Story (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1991, The Josephine Baker Story is a drama, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Brian Gibson, running about 130 minutes. “Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. The Josephine Baker Story stars Lynn Whitfield as Josephine Baker, Rubén Blades as Count Giuseppe Pepito Abatino, David Dukes as Jo Bouillon and Louis Gossett Jr. as Sidney Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Josephine Baker Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Josephine Baker Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Josephine Baker Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Josephine Baker Story (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Josephine Baker Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Josephine Baker Story worth watching?
- The Josephine Baker Story holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Josephine Baker Story?
- The Josephine Baker Story stars Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes, Louis Gossett Jr. and Craig T. Nelson.
- When was The Josephine Baker Story released?
- The Josephine Baker Story was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.