Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

  • R
  • 03/20/1987 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 22m

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

Overview

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.

Robert Townsend

Director, Writer

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Writer

Cast

Robert Townsend's headshot

Robert Townsend

Bobby Taylor
Craigus R. Johnson's headshot

Craigus R. Johnson

Stevie Taylor
Helen Martin's headshot

Helen Martin

Bobby's Grandmother
Starletta DuPois's headshot

Starletta DuPois

Bobby's Mother
Keenen Ivory Wayans's headshot

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Donald
Anne-Marie Johnson's headshot

Anne-Marie Johnson

Lydia
John Witherspoon's headshot

John Witherspoon

Mr. Jones
Lou B. Washington's headshot

Lou B. Washington

Tiny

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