Robert Townsend Movies

  • 1991
    The Five Heartbeats

    The Five Heartbeats

    The Five Heartbeats

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    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...

    The Five Heartbeats
  • 1985
    American Flyers

    American Flyers

    American Flyers

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    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...

    American Flyers
  • 2000
    Up, Up, and Away

    Up, Up, and Away

    Up, Up, and Away

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    A boy is the only family member without superpowers in this Disney Film. The world depends on him saving his family from computerized brainwashers....

    Up, Up, and Away
  • 1988
    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

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    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...

    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
  • 1988
    Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

    Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

    Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

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    Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous...

    Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
  • 1976
    The Monkey Hustle

    The Monkey Hustle

    The Monkey Hustle

    6.21976HD

    A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.

    The Monkey Hustle
  • 1997
    B.A.P.S

    B.A.P.S

    B.A.P.S

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    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.

    B.A.P.S
  • 1987
    Hollywood Shuffle

    Hollywood Shuffle

    Hollywood Shuffle

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    Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled...

    Hollywood Shuffle
  • 2009
    Directors on Directing

    Directors on Directing

    Directors on Directing

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    A look at the development of film making and its contribution to the social and political times form the perspective of Black film makers.

    Directors on Directing
  • 2001
    Carmen: A Hip Hopera

    Carmen: A Hip Hopera

    Carmen: A Hip Hopera

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    An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.

    Carmen: A Hip Hopera
  • 2003
    Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

    Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

    Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

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    This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the...

    Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
  • 1989
    That's Adequate

    That's Adequate

    That's Adequate

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    This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his...

    That's Adequate
  • 2002
    I Was a Teenage Faust

    I Was a Teenage Faust

    I Was a Teenage Faust

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    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...

    I Was a Teenage Faust
  • 1986
    Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

    Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

    Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

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    Rodney Dangerfield hosted this HBO special which includes fantastic performances by some of the best new talent of 1986. Comedians include Jeff...

    Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
  • 1986
    Ratboy

    Ratboy

    Ratboy

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    A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.

    Ratboy
  • 1994
    The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

    The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

    The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

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    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...

    The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder
  • 1990
    Robin Harris: One Night Stand

    Robin Harris: One Night Stand

    Robin Harris: One Night Stand

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    American stand-up comedian Robin Harris performs his legendary comedic jokes as part of HBO's classic comedy series One Night Stand.

    Robin Harris: One Night Stand
  • 1979
    Women at West Point

    Women at West Point

    Women at West Point

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    A fictionalized drama about the first women to enter the U.S. Military Academy in 1976 and the reactions they faced.

    Women at West Point
  • 1999
    Love Songs

    Love Songs

    Love Songs

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    Louis Gossett, Jr, Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher come together to each direct a short story, all of which are interconnected through themes of...

    Love Songs
  • 2007
    Tao of The Golden Mask

    Tao of The Golden Mask

    Tao of The Golden Mask

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    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...

    Tao of The Golden Mask