Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

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

Hollywood Shuffle (1987) poster

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
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Peter Deming
Editing: W.O. Garrett
Production: The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

ethnic stereotype

Trailer

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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 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.
Who stars in Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle stars Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Anne-Marie Johnson.
How long is Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle is a Comedy film.
Where was Hollywood Shuffle produced?
Hollywood Shuffle was produced in United States of America.