
Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
Release: 1987-03-20·Runtime: 81m·★ 6.4
Comedy
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Robert Townsendas Bobby Taylor
Helen Martinas Bobby's Grandmother
John Witherspoonas Mr. Jones
Lou B. Washingtonas Tiny
Franklyn Ajayeas Body Guard #1
David McKnightas Uncle Ray
Robert R. Shaferas Commercial Director
Lisa Mendeas Casting Director
Paul Mooneyas President of NAACP
Rusty Cundieffas Audition Actor / Slave #1 / Zombie Pimp / Eddie Murphy-Type
Steve Jamesas Hood #3
Grand L. Bushas Mandingo / Ricky Taylor / Hood #5
Don Reedas Maurice
Eugene Robert Glazeras Director / Teacher / Amadeus / Chicago Jones / Dirty Larry
Craigus R. Johnsonas Stevie Taylor
Starletta DuPoisas Bobby's Mother
Dom Irreraas Writer
Brad Sandersas Batty Boy
Michael Colyaras Body Guard #3
Keenen Ivory Wayansas Donald
Anne-Marie Johnsonas Lydia
Kim Wayansas Customer in Chair
Bobby McGeeas Audition Actor / Zombie Pimp / Eddie Murphy-Type
Damon Wayansas Body Guard #2 / Willie
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