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: 1971-06-25
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 6.403/10 (378 votes)
- Budget: $1,125,000
- Revenue: $12,121,618
- Production Companies: Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9108
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Richard Roundtree
as John Shaft
Moses Gunn
as Bumpy Jonas
Charles Cioffi
as Vic Androzzi
Christopher St. John
as Ben Buford
Gwenn Mitchell
as Ellie Moore
Lawrence Pressman
as Sergeant Tom Hannon
Victor Arnold
as Charlie
Sherri Brewer
as Marcy
Rex Robbins
as Rollie
Camille Yarbrough
as Dina Greene
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Trailers & Clips
Shaft • 1971 • Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaft?▼
Shaft is a Action, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1971-06-25.
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 6.403/10 based on 378 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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