Hollywood Shuffle
“Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-14
Top Cast
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Robert Townsend
Bobby Taylor
Craigus R. Johnson
Stevie Taylor
Helen Martin
Bobby's Grandmother
Starletta DuPois
Bobby's Mother
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Donald
Anne-Marie Johnson
Lydia
John Witherspoon
Mr. Jones
Lou B. Washington
Tiny
Steve James
Hood #3
Christopher Jackson
Punk #1
Dom Irrera
Writer
Damon Wayans
Body Guard #2 / Willie
Lisa Mende
Casting Director
Eugene Robert Glazer
Director / Teacher / Amadeus / Chicago Jones / Dirty Larry
Paul Mooney
President of NAACP
Kim Wayans
Customer in Chair
Jimmy Woodard
Advanced Student / Basketball Player / Tyrone
Nancy Cheryll Davis
Audition Actor / Hooker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
52.29x
+$5.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Screenplay & Story
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
- Original Title
- Hollywood Shuffle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Townsend
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
Peter Deming
W.O. Garrett
Carl Craig, Robert Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Townsend
Director
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Writer
Robert Townsend
Writer
Robert Townsend
Producer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
W.O. Garrett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood Shuffle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood Shuffle about?
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.
Who directed Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Hollywood Shuffle?
The principal cast of Hollywood Shuffle includes Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois, Keenen Ivory Wayans.
When was Hollywood Shuffle released and how long is it?
Hollywood Shuffle was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $5.2M at the worldwide box office (52.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).