Hollywood Shuffle

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

19871h 21m6.5(103 votes)

Comedy

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…

Hollywood Shuffle (1987) is a comedy film directed by Robert Townsend. It stars Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, and Helen Martin. The film runs for 1 hour 21 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 103 votes.

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Director

Robert Townsend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood Shuffle

Where can I watch Hollywood Shuffle?

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Who stars in Hollywood Shuffle?

Hollywood Shuffle stars Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, and Starletta DuPois, and was directed by Robert Townsend.

How long is Hollywood Shuffle?

Hollywood Shuffle has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes.

When did Hollywood Shuffle come out?

Hollywood Shuffle was released in 1987.

What genre is Hollywood Shuffle?

Hollywood Shuffle is a comedy film.

Is Hollywood Shuffle worth watching?

Hollywood Shuffle holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.