Hollywood Shuffle Movie Review 1987

Townsend's autobiographical comedy about a struggling black actor in Hollywood trying to find work and getting nothing but stereotypical roles. Written, directed, financed by Townsend, who created this often clever and appealing film on a $100,000 budget.

Distribution

Movies Unlimited, 3015 Darnell Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154, Phone: (215)637-4444, Toll-free: 800-668-4344, Fax: (215)637-2350, Email: movies@moviesunlimited.com, URL: http://www.moviesunlimited.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 81 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Showbiz Comedies, Behind the Scenes, African America, New Black Cinema, Urban Comedy

Screenplay

Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans

Cast

Robert Townsend, Anne-Marie Johnson, Starletta DuPois, Helen Martin, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Craigus R. Johnson, Eugene Glazer

Cinematography

Peter Deming

Director

Robert Townsend

Music

Patrice Rushen, Udi Harpaz

Producer

Samuel Goldwyn Company