Hollywood Shuffle

Hollywood Shuffle

Release Date: 1987-03-20

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.

Rating: 6.464 / 10

Cast

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

as Bobby Taylor

Craigus R. Johnson

Craigus R. Johnson

as Stevie Taylor

Helen Martin

Helen Martin

as Bobby's Grandmother

Starletta DuPois

Starletta DuPois

as Bobby's Mother

Crew

  • Robert Townsend - Director

  • Robert Townsend - Writer

  • Keenen Ivory Wayans - Writer

  • Dom Irrera - Additional Writing

  • Richard Cummings Jr. - Associate Producer

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