Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

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

Movie · Comedy · 1h 21m · Rated 6.5/10 on TMDB · Released March 20, 1987

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.

Directed by Robert Townsend

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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