Shaft
The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft...up to here.
19711h 40m6.4(431 votes)
CrimeThrillerDramaAction
Synopsis
Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
Shaft (1971) is a crime, thriller, drama, and action film directed by Gordon Parks. It stars Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, and Charles Cioffi. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 431 votes.
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Director
Cast
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaft
Where can I watch Shaft?
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Who stars in Shaft?
Shaft stars Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, and Christopher St. John, and was directed by Gordon Parks.
How long is Shaft?
Shaft has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.
When did Shaft come out?
Shaft was released in 1971.
What genre is Shaft?
Shaft is a crime, thriller, drama, and action film.
Is Shaft worth watching?
Shaft holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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