Zou Zou (1934)
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(293 ratings)
Zou Zou is one of a handful of French musical films made by the flamboyant African-American entertainer Josephine Baker. The star plays a Creole laundress who becomes an overnight stage success when she subs for a tempestuous diva. She goes on to experience the requisite professional highs and… More Zou Zou is one of a handful of French musical films made by the flamboyant African-American entertainer Josephine Baker. The star plays a Creole laundress who becomes an overnight stage success when she subs for a tempestuous diva. She goes on to experience the requisite professional highs and personal lows, and to briefly enjoy the attentions of French matinée idol Jean (Jean Gabin). La Baker's costumes reveal virtually everything but what she's eaten for breakfast, and her dancing is just a step away from obscenely erotic. In short, the film represents Josephine Baker at her outrageous best, making this film a must for fans and casual admirers alike. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Marc Allégret
- Written By
- G. Abatino, Carlo Rim
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 10, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- Kino International Corp.
Critic Reviews
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
Baker's charisma carries the film, even if the script bungles too many opportunities along the way.
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Cast
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Josephine Baker
as Zouzou
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Jean Gabin
as Jean
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Pierre Larquey
as Father Mele
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Yvette Lebon
as Claire
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Illa Meery
as Miss Barbara
- Madeleine Guitty
- Claire Gerard
- Marcel Vallée
- Palau
- Teddy Michaud
