Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...
1987 · R · 1h 21m · Comedy
Genres: 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…
Director: Robert Townsend
Writers: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
Cinematography: Peter Deming
Editor: W.O. Garrett
Box office: $5M · Rated 6.5/10 by 104 viewers
Cast
Robert Townsend as Bobby TaylorCraigus R. Johnson as Stevie TaylorHelen Martin as Bobby's GrandmotherStarletta DuPois as Bobby's MotherKeenen Ivory Wayans as DonaldAnne-Marie Johnson as LydiaJohn Witherspoon as Mr. JonesLou B. Washington as TinySteve James as Hood #3Christopher Jackson as Punk #1Dom Irrera as WriterDamon Wayans as Body Guard #2 / WillieMore like this
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