Movie·1987·1h 21m
Hollywood Shuffle
Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Producer
Robert Townsend, Carl Craig
Cinematography
Peter Deming
Editor
W.O. Garrett
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
102 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Robert Townsend
Bobby Taylor
Craigus R. Johnson
Stevie Taylor
Helen Martin
Bobby's Grandmother
Starletta DuPois
Bobby's Mother
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Donald
Anne-Marie Johnson
Lydia
John Witherspoon
Mr. Jones
Lou B. Washington
Tiny
Steve James
Hood #3
Christopher Jackson
Punk #1
Dom Irrera
Writer
Damon Wayans
Body Guard #2 / Willie
Lisa Mende
Casting Director
Eugene Robert Glazer
Director / Teacher / Amadeus / Chicago Jones / Dirty Larry
Paul Mooney
President of NAACP
Kim Wayans
Customer in Chair
Jimmy Woodard
Advanced Student / Basketball Player / Tyrone
Nancy Cheryll Davis
Audition Actor / Hooker
// crew
Crew
Robert Townsend
Director, Writer, Producer
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Writer
Carl Craig
Executive Producer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
W.O. Garrett
Editor
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