Hollywood Shuffle(1987)
Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...
Hollywood Shuffle 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.
Hollywood Shuffle (1987) is a comedy film directed by Robert Townsend, released on March 20, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin and Starletta DuPois. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
- Producers:
- Robert Townsend
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Deming
- Production:
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Revenue:
- $5,228,617
- Status:
- Released
Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hollywood Shuffle before you stream it.
Hollywood Shuffle Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Hollywood Shuffle.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Don't Ever Let Anybody Take Your Dream
Clip
Secret Movie Critics
Clip
The Audition Room
Clip
Winky Dinky Dog
Clip
Hollywood Shuffle Cast & Crew
Main 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
Christopher Jackson
as Punk #1
Dom Irrera
as Writer
Damon Wayans
as Body Guard #2 / Willie
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Keenen Ivory Wayans and Robert Townsend, produced by Robert Townsend.
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Hollywood Shuffle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 103 ratings.
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Hollywood Shuffle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hollywood Shuffle online?
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Hollywood Shuffle (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hollywood Shuffle?
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The main cast of Hollywood Shuffle (1987) includes Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois and Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hollywood Shuffle released?
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Hollywood Shuffle was released on March 20, 1987 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Hollywood Shuffle worth watching?
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Hollywood Shuffle (1987) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hollywood Shuffle?
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Yes. The official Hollywood Shuffle trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.