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The Josephine Baker Story (TV)

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Original title

The Josephine Baker Story

Year

1991

Running time

130 min.

Country

United States

Director

Brian Gibson

Screenwriter

Ron Hutchinson. Story: Ron Hutchinson, Michael Zagor

Cast

Music

Georges Delerue

Cinematography

Elemér Ragályi

Producer

Anglia Television, HBO, RHI Entertainment

Genre

Drama. Romance | Based on a true story. Biography. Historical. Music. TV Movie

Synopsis

Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920's and 1930's. 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.

Awards: 1991: Emmy: 5 Awards, Including Best Actress (Whitfield) and Directing. 12 Nominations

1991: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actor in Series, Mini-Series or TV Picture. 3 nominations

1991: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director (Miniseries/TV Movie)

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The Josephine Baker Story (TV)

1991

Brian Gibson