Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...
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.
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Robert TownsendBobby Taylor
Craigus R. JohnsonStevie Taylor
Helen MartinBobby's Grandmother
Starletta DuPoisBobby's Mother
Keenen Ivory WayansDonald
Anne-Marie JohnsonLydia
John WitherspoonMr. JonesLou B. WashingtonTiny
Steve JamesHood #3Christopher JacksonPunk #1
Dom IrreraWriter
Damon WayansBody Guard #2 / WillieKeywords
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What is Hollywood Shuffle about?
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.
How long is Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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