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Hollywood Shuffle

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
5.6K
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Anne-Marie Johnson and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
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An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African Am... Read allAn actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood.An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writers
    • Dom Irrera(uncredited)
    • Robert Townsend
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans
  • Stars
    • Robert Townsend
    • Craigus R. Johnson
    • Helen Martin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writers
    • Dom Irrera(uncredited)
    • Robert Townsend
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans
  • Stars
    • Robert Townsend
    • Craigus R. Johnson
    • Helen Martin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
    Official Trailer

    Photos12

    Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend, and Lou B. Washington in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Anne-Marie Johnson and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Helen Martin and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Keenen Ivory Wayans, Anne-Marie Johnson, Helen Martin, and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Poster for video release, 1 sheet
    Keenen Ivory Wayans and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Keenen Ivory Wayans and Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Hollywood Shuffle
    Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
    Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

    Top cast

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    Robert Townsend
    Robert Townsend
    • Bobby Tayloras Bobby Taylor…
    Craigus R. Johnson
    • Stevie Tayloras Stevie Taylor
    Helen Martin
    Helen Martin
    • Bobby's Grandmotheras Bobby's Grandmother
    Starletta DuPois
    Starletta DuPois
    • Bobby's Motheras Bobby's Mother
    Marc Figueroa
    • Sitcom Fatheras Sitcom Father…
    Sarah Kaite Coughlan
    • Sitcom Girlfriendas Sitcom Girlfriend
    • (as Sarah Kate Coughlin)
    • …
    Sean Michal Flynn
    • Sitcom Boyfriendas Sitcom Boyfriend
    Brad Sanders
    Brad Sanders
    • Batty Boyas Batty Boy
    David McKnight
    David McKnight
    • Uncle Rayas Uncle Ray
    Keenen Ivory Wayans
    Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Donaldas Donald…
    Lou B. Washington
    • Tinyas Tiny
    • (as Ludie Washington)
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    • Lydiaas Lydia…
    Don Reed
    Don Reed
    • Mauriceas Maurice
    Kim Wayans
    Kim Wayans
    • Customer in Chairas Customer in Chair
    Gregory 'Popeye' Alexander
    • Pimpas Pimp…
    Conni Marie Brazelton
    Conni Marie Brazelton
    • Hooker #1as Hooker #1…
    Lorrie Marlow
    Lorrie Marlow
    • Hooker #2as Hooker #2…
    Sena Ayn Black
    • Receptionistas Receptionist…
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Dom Irrera(uncredited)
      • Robert Townsend
      • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shot without permits. The crew wore UCLA T-shirts so they could pass themselves off as students learning how to film in the field.
    • Goofs
      In the "Chicago Jones" movie clip, the girl is wearing a white dress. When they jump, her dress is red.
    • Quotes

      Speed: Welcome to Sneakin' In The Movies. My name is Speed and this is my homeboy Tyrone. And we are like movie critics and shit

      Tyrone: Well not really. Peep this. Each week me and my boy, you know, we go to different theaters and stuff and sneak in and check out the movie.

      Speed: Then we come back and tell you all what's up. Like if you should pay money and shit.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Burglar/Hollywood Shuffle/Street Smart/Beyond Therapy (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Not Just One in a Million
      (Bobby's Theme)

      Sung by Patrice Rushen

      Music by Patrice Rushen

      Lyrics by Patrice Rushen and Sheree Brown

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Hilarious look at the "black" stereotypes in Hollywood.
    Hollywood Shuffle (1987) was the directorial debut of Actor/ Director Robert Townshend. His self financed film Hollywood SHUFFLE pokes fun at the struggles many black actors face whilst looking for an acting career in Hollywood. It's sad as well because many of these stereotypes are still true to this day. While progress has been made in the American Movie Industry, they still need to make more progress. This film showed people how the Movie making business handles the majority of young black actors who're trying to make it in the movies.

    The story is about a young, talented and aspiring actor who wants to make it in Hollywood as a director. But when he tries out for roles, he meets a lot of stumbling blocks. Many of these are about his racial background (i.e. he's not black enough, he's too black, doesn't act black, etc. etc.). Eventually he's offered a role but will he throw away his dignity to accept it? Can young Robert make it in Hollywood without "selling out"? Will his peer drag him down? To find out you'll just have to watch Hollywood SHUFFLE.

    Highly recommended film.
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    • Captain_Couth
    • Aug 17, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle
    • Filming locations
      • 5063 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Conquering Unicorn
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,228,617
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $95,667
      • Mar 22, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,228,617
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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