Robert Townsend Movies
- 1991
The Five Heartbeats
The Five Heartbeats7.371991HD
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky...
- 1985
American Flyers
American Flyers6.1351985HD
When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he...
- 2000
Up, Up, and Away
Up, Up, and Away5.72000HD
A boy is the only family member without superpowers in this Disney Film. The world depends on him saving his family from computerized brainwashers....
- 1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka6.41988HD
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local...
- 1988
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 201988HD
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous...
- 1976
The Monkey Hustle
The Monkey Hustle6.21976HD
A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.
- 1997
B.A.P.S
B.A.P.S5.271997HD
Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world's first combination hair salon and soul food restaurant.
- 1987
Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle6.51987HD
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled...
- 2009
Directors on Directing
Directors on Directing02009HD
A look at the development of film making and its contribution to the social and political times form the perspective of Black film makers.
- 2001
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen: A Hip Hopera6.32001HD
An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.
- 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!82003HD
This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the...
- 1989
That's Adequate
That's Adequate3.21989HD
This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his...
- 2002
I Was a Teenage Faust
I Was a Teenage Faust5.52002HD
15 year old Brendan Willy hates himself for being un-cool when he falls in love with the girl of his dreams. Enter Mr. Five, a no good tempter from...
- 1986
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me8.11986HD
Rodney Dangerfield hosted this HBO special which includes fantastic performances by some of the best new talent of 1986. Comedians include Jeff...
- 1986
Ratboy
Ratboy3.41986HD
A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.
- 1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder01994HD
Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as "King of the...
- 1990
Robin Harris: One Night Stand
Robin Harris: One Night Stand01990HD
American stand-up comedian Robin Harris performs his legendary comedic jokes as part of HBO's classic comedy series One Night Stand.
- 1979
Women at West Point
Women at West Point01979HD
A fictionalized drama about the first women to enter the U.S. Military Academy in 1976 and the reactions they faced.
- 1999
Love Songs
Love Songs81999HD
Louis Gossett, Jr, Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher come together to each direct a short story, all of which are interconnected through themes of...
- 2007
Tao of The Golden Mask
Tao of The Golden Mask02007HD
In the 70's, Langston Faizon Santisima, barely 18, left his native Cuba on an impossible quest- to direct a film starring Bruce Lee. Against all...