Hollywood Shuffle
"Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened..."
Originally released in 1987. Hollywood Shuffle is a comedy film. directed by Robert Townsend. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, and Helen Martin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (96 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Tin...
Who directed Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle was directed by Robert Townsend.
How long is Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Hollywood Shuffle released?
Hollywood Shuffle was released on March 20, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hollywood Shuffle?
The main cast of Hollywood Shuffle includes Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois, Keenen Ivory Wayans.