Hollywood Shuffle

19871987
RR
1h 18m

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.

Director
- Robert Townsend
Writers
- Dom Irrera(uncredited)
- Robert Townsend
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stars

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Awards
- 4 wins & 3 nominations

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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)

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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)

Director
- Robert Townsend
Writers
- Dom Irrera(uncredited)
- Robert Townsend
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
All cast & crew
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Bobby Taylor wants to be a respected actor. From Sam Spade to Shakespeare to superheros, he can do it all. He just has to convince Hollywood that gangstas, slaves and "Eddie Murphy-types" aren't the sum of his talents. —Renee Ann Byrd <byrdie@wyrdbyrd.org>

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Taglines
- Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened.....
Genre
- Comedy
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

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

Top review

Kickaxe Movie Baby

Robert Townsend burst onto the Hollywood scene with this great indie film and it's been downhill ever since. But this is a great satire of show bizniz. Robert does a fine job as writer and director and star. A lot of people said this film was going to make Rob the next Woody Allen but he has yet to live up to those expectations. Maybe someday he'll make another film as great as this one...

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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
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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

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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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