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Hollywood Shuffle

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
6.7K
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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.

  • Director
    • Robert Townsend
  • Writers
    • Dom Irrera
    • Robert Townsend
    • Keenen Ivory Wayans
  • Stars
    • Robert Townsend
    • Craigus R. Johnson
    • Helen Martin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Dom Irrera
      • Robert Townsend
      • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Stars
      • Robert Townsend
      • Craigus R. Johnson
      • Helen Martin
    • 51User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:50
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    Photos61

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    Top cast78

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    Robert Townsend
    Robert Townsend
    • Bobby Taylor…
    Craigus R. Johnson
    • Stevie Taylor
    Helen Martin
    Helen Martin
    • Bobby's Grandmother
    Starletta DuPois
    Starletta DuPois
    • Bobby's Mother
    Marc Figueroa
    • Sitcom Father…
    Sarah Kaite Coughlan
    • Sitcom Girlfriend…
    Sean Michal Flynn
    • Sitcom Boyfriend
    • (as Sean Michael Flynn)
    Brad Sanders
    Brad Sanders
    • Batty Boy
    David McKnight
    David McKnight
    • Uncle Ray
    Keenen Ivory Wayans
    Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • Donald…
    Ludie C. Washington
    • Tiny
    • (as Ludie Washington)
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Mr. Jones
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    • Lydia…
    Don Reed
    Don Reed
    • Maurice
    Kim Wayans
    Kim Wayans
    • Customer in Chair
    Gregory 'Popeye' Alexander
    • Pimp…
    Conni Marie Brazelton
    Conni Marie Brazelton
    • Hooker #1…
    Lorrie Marlow
    Lorrie Marlow
    • Hooker #2…
    • Director
      • Robert Townsend
    • Writers
      • Dom Irrera
      • Robert Townsend
      • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    • All cast & crew
    • 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

      The guy from the Dirty Larry clip: What you say, honky sucker pig-head jive-turkey fool?

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews51

    Featured review
    8/10

    Dead-on parody of Hollywood

    This is a great movie. It is absolutely hilarious, and it easily represents R. Townshend's best work. In fact, it's far, far better than anything else he's ever done, which is remarkable considering the film's tiny budget.

    The humor is biting and relevant. The movie is highly recommended.
    • BigMan-12
    • Jun 10, 2000
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    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(as Davi's Barber shop)
    • Production company
      • Conquering Unicorn
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    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

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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