Hollywood Shuffle

Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...

Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother 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.

Date of release
1987-03-20
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (104)
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Robert Townsend

Casting

  • Robert Townsend — Bobby Taylor
  • Craigus R. Johnson — Stevie Taylor
  • Helen Martin — Bobby's Grandmother
  • Starletta DuPois — Bobby's Mother
  • Keenen Ivory Wayans — Donald
  • Anne-Marie Johnson — Lydia
  • John Witherspoon — Mr. Jones
  • Lou B. Washington — Tiny
  • Steve James — Hood #3
  • Christopher Jackson — Punk #1
  • Dom Irrera — Writer
  • Damon Wayans — Body Guard #2 / Willie

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