Hollywood Shuffle

1987, Comedy, 1h 20m

27 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Hollywood Shuffle overcomes budgetary constraints with sharp humor and infectious energy, heralding the arrival of an exciting new filmmaking talent in the bargain. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) catches the ire of his grandmother (Helen Martin) for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother (Craigus R. Johnson).

Cast & Crew

Robert Townsend
Bobby Taylor, Jasper, Speed, Sam Ace, Rambro
Anne-Marie Johnson
Lydia, Willie Mae, Hooker No. 5
Starletta DuPois
Bobby's Mother
Helen Martin
Bobby's Grandmother
Craigus R. Johnson
Stevie Taylor
Dom Irrera
Writer
Paul Mooney
President of NAACP
Lisa Mende
Casting Director
Robert Shafer
Commercial Director
John Witherspoon
Mr. Jones
Ludie Washington
Tiny
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Donald, Jheri Curl
Robert Townsend
Director
Robert Townsend
Producer
Robert Townsend
Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Screenwriter
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