Hollywood Shuffle

(1987)Directed by Robert Townsend81 min · RComedy
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.

Robert Townsendas Bobby Taylor
Craigus R. Johnsonas Stevie Taylor
Helen Martinas Bobby's Grandmother
Starletta DuPoisas Bobby's Mother
John Witherspoonas Mr. Jones
Lou B. Washingtonas Tiny
Steve Jamesas Hood #3
Dom Irreraas Writer
Damon Wayansas Body Guard #2 / Willie
Lisa Mendeas Casting Director
Eugene Robert Glazeras Director / Teacher / Amadeus / Chicago Jones / Dirty Larry
Paul Mooneyas President of NAACP
Kim Wayansas Customer in Chair
JWJimmy Woodardas Advanced Student / Basketball Player / Tyrone
NCNancy Cheryll Davisas Audition Actor / Hooker
Grand L. Bushas Mandingo / Ricky Taylor / Hood #5
Rusty Cundieffas Audition Actor / Slave #1 / Zombie Pimp / Eddie Murphy-Type
Bobby McGeeas Audition Actor / Zombie Pimp / Eddie Murphy-Type
Brad Sandersas Batty Boy
Bobby Mardisas Audition Actor / Basketball Player
Franklyn Ajayeas Body Guard #1