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Shaft

Shaft

The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft...up to here.

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shaft
  • Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1971-06-23
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (397 votes)
  • Budget: $1,125,000
  • Revenue: $12,121,618
  • Production Companies: Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.882
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

as John Shaft

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

as Bumpy Jonas

Charles Cioffi

Charles Cioffi

as Vic Androzzi

Christopher St. John

Christopher St. John

as Ben Buford

Gwenn Mitchell

Gwenn Mitchell

as Ellie Moore

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

as Sergeant Tom Hannon

Victor Arnold

Victor Arnold

as Charlie

Sherri Brewer

Sherri Brewer

as Marcy

Rex Robbins

Rex Robbins

as Rollie

Camille Yarbrough

Camille Yarbrough

as Dina Greene

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Shaft • 1971 • Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaft?

Shaft is a Action, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1971-06-23.

Who are the main actors in Shaft?

The main cast includes Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, Gwenn Mitchell, .

Where can I watch Shaft online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shaft is available.

Is Shaft based on a true story?

The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft...up to here.

What is the IMDb rating of Shaft?

Shaft has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 397 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shaft?

The movie had a production budget of $1,125,000 and earned $12,121,618 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shaft?

The soundtrack was composed by Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shaft filmed?

Shaft was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shaft?

The total runtime of Shaft is 100 minutes.

Is Shaft suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shaft?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shaft.

Does Shaft have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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