6.5Hollywood Shuffle · 1987
Hollywood Shuffle (1987) is a Comedy film directed by Robert Townsend, starring Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin.
Comedy
6.5Overview
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.
Cast
Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Anne-Marie Johnson, John Witherspoon, Lou B. Washington
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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.
When was "Hollywood Shuffle" released?
Hollywood Shuffle was released in 1987.
Who stars in "Hollywood Shuffle"?
The cast includes Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois.
