Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuAn 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... Alles lesenAn 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.
- Regie
- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
- Auszeichnungen
- 4 Gewinne & 4 Nominierungen insgesamt
- Sitcom Boyfriend
- (as Sean Michael Flynn)
- Tiny
- (as Ludie Washington)
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Most impressive is the background to the film, which makes the finished product all the more impressive. Townsend's freshmen effort is a true success, and goes where few first timers are normally able to go.
8/10
Many of the cast were unknowns at the time but they did an excellent job in the various skits. My favorite is the parody of Siskel and Ebert's TV show, where two street hoods sneak into the movies to give their own rather unique reviews. Amadeus is slammed by the amateur critics because "the movie's title is too hard to pronounce" while a movie about Zombie Street Pimps is given the thumbs up, because of the attention to detail. This is typical of the kind of humor employed throughout the movie - Townsend takes a racial stereotype and turns it outside out, making us think and laugh out loud at the same time.
I wish more directors, black or not, would follow Townsend's personal, self-effacing approach to movie-making but I guess it's easier to produce yet another violent shoot-em up or special effects showcase. Oh well.
The story is about a young, talented and aspiring actor who wants to make it in Hollywood as a director. But when he tries out for roles, he meets a lot of stumbling blocks. Many of these are about his racial background (i.e. he's not black enough, he's too black, doesn't act black, etc. etc.). Eventually he's offered a role but will he throw away his dignity to accept it? Can young Robert make it in Hollywood without "selling out"? Will his peer drag him down? To find out you'll just have to watch Hollywood SHUFFLE.
Highly recommended film.
Robert Townsend, infant terrible of the late 80s makes a splashy, dynamic debut in "Hollywood Shuffle." There's no doubting Townsend's unbridled energy, imagination, and punch. Here's a man who has something to say, and uses comedy, parody and satire to make his points.
How the film will appeal depends on individual tastes. However, Townsend has assembled a good looking cast, which throws itself into the proceedings with enthusiasm and verve.
More power, Mr. Townsend.
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- WissenswertesShot without permits. The crew wore UCLA T-shirts so they could pass themselves off as students learning how to film in the field.
- PatzerIn the "Chicago Jones" movie clip, the girl is wearing a white dress. When they jump, her dress is red.
- Zitate
The guy from the Dirty Larry clip: What you say, honky sucker pig-head jive-turkey fool?
- SoundtracksNot Just One in a Million
(Bobby's Theme)
Sung by Patrice Rushen
Music by Patrice Rushen
Lyrics by Patrice Rushen and Sheree Brown
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Details
- Erscheinungsdatum
- Herkunftsland
- Sprache
- Auch bekannt als
- Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle
- Drehorte
- 5063 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA(as Davi's Barber shop)
- Produktionsfirma
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Box Office
- Budget
- 100.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 5.228.617 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 95.667 $
- 22. März 1987
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 5.228.617 $
- Laufzeit
- 1 Std. 21 Min.(81 min)
- Farbe
- Sound-Mix
- Seitenverhältnis
- 1.85 : 1