Shaft

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

⭐ 6.4 /10 402 votes

June 23, 1971 1h 40m Released

Action Crime Thriller

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Gordon Parks
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Ernest Tidyman, Ernest Tidyman
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Shaft Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $1,125,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Richard Roundtree

John Shaft

Moses Gunn

Bumpy Jonas

Charles Cioffi

Vic Androzzi

Christopher St. John

Ben Buford

Gwenn Mitchell

Ellie Moore

Lawrence Pressman

Sergeant Tom Hannon

Victor Arnold

Charlie

Sherri Brewer

Marcy

Rex Robbins

Rollie

Camille Yarbrough

Dina Greene

Margaret Warncke

Linda

Joseph Leon

Byron Leibowitz

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaft released?

Shaft was released on June 23, 1971.

How long is Shaft?

The runtime of Shaft is 1h 40m.

What genre is Shaft?

Shaft is a Action, Crime, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of Shaft?

Shaft has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Shaft?

Shaft is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Shaft?

Shaft was directed by Gordon Parks.

Who stars in Shaft?

The main cast of Shaft includes Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi.

What language is Shaft in?

Shaft is originally in English.