Shaft(1971)
“The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft...up to here.”
Overview
Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
Director
Gordon Parks
Studio
Shaft Productions
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
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
Margaret Warncke
as Linda
Joseph Leon
as Byron Leibowitz
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Shaft Productions • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaft?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shaft (1971).
What is Shaft about?▼
Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
Who directed Shaft?▼
Shaft was directed by Gordon Parks and released in 1971. It is a crime, thriller, drama, action film.
How long is Shaft?▼
Shaft has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Shaft?▼
The cast of Shaft includes 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 and more.
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