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Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened... - Hollywood Shuffle
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Title: Hollywood Shuffle

Release Date: 20 Mar 1987

Runtime: 1h 21m

Genre: Comedy

Director: The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Production Companies: The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.4 (83 votes)

Cast

  • Bobby Taylor: Robert Townsend
  • Stevie Taylor: Craigus R. Johnson
  • Bobby's Grandmother: Helen Martin
  • Bobby's Mother: Starletta DuPois
  • Donald: Keenen Ivory Wayans
  • Lydia: Anne-Marie Johnson
  • Mr. Jones: John Witherspoon
  • Tiny: Lou B. Washington
  • Hood #3: Steve James
  • Punk #1: Christopher Jackson
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