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Mar 20, 1987 · Robert Townsend stars as Bobby Taylor, an actor who faces stereotypical roles and racism in Hollywood. The film parodies Hollywood clichés and features cameos from famous comedians and actors.
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- Robert Townsend
- 1987-03-20
Hollywood Shuffle is a 1987 American satirical comedy film about the racial stereotypes of African Americans in film and television. The film tracks the attempts of Bobby Taylor to become a successful actor and the mental and external roadblocks he encounters, represented through a series of interspersed vignettes and fantasies.
A comedy film about an aspiring actor who faces stereotypes and challenges in Hollywood. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and rent or buy the movie on Prime Video.
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Robert Townsend's low-budget comedy about a black actor's struggles in Hollywood. Ebert praises his talent and ambition, but criticizes the movie's length and quality.
Hollywood Shuffle. 1987 · 1 hr 22 min. R. Comedy · Independent. Lampoons Hollywood's treatment of non-white talent through a Black actor’s endless rounds of insulting casting calls, hoping to catch his big break. Subtitles: English. Starring: Robert Townsend Keenen Ivory Wayans Brad Sanders Starletta DuPois Don Reed. Directed by: Robert Townsend.
- Robert Townsend
- January 1, 1987
- 81 min
A satirical comedy about the typecasting of Black actors in 1980s Hollywood, written and directed by Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film features a hilarious cast, a commentary by Townsend, and a new essay by critic Aisha Harris.
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Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) is a young, middle class black man living in Los Angeles who is aspiring to become a famous actor in Hollywood.
