Hollywood Shuffle(1987)
“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.
Director
Robert Townsend
Studio
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Budget
$100K
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Robert Townsend
as Bobby Taylor
Craigus R. Johnson
as Stevie Taylor
Helen Martin
as Bobby's Grandmother
Starletta DuPois
as Bobby's Mother
Keenen Ivory Wayans
as Donald
Anne-Marie Johnson
as Lydia
John Witherspoon
as Mr. Jones
Lou B. Washington
as Tiny
Steve James
as Hood #3
Christopher Jackson
as Punk #1
Dom Irrera
as Writer
Damon Wayans
as Body Guard #2 / Willie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$100K
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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Where can I watch Hollywood Shuffle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hollywood Shuffle (1987).
What is Hollywood Shuffle about?▼
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.
Who directed Hollywood Shuffle?▼
Hollywood Shuffle was directed by Robert Townsend and released in 1987. It is a comedy film.
How long is Hollywood Shuffle?▼
Hollywood Shuffle has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Hollywood Shuffle?▼
The cast of Hollywood Shuffle includes Robert Townsend as Bobby Taylor, Craigus R. Johnson as Stevie Taylor, Helen Martin as Bobby's Grandmother, Starletta DuPois as Bobby's Mother, Keenen Ivory Wayans as Donald and more.
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