Shaft 1971
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatCool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
Videos & Photos
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Shaft
as Bumpy Jonas
as Vic Androzzi
as Ben Buford
as Ellie Moore
as Sergeant Tom Hannon
as Charlie
as Marcy
as Rollie
as Dina Greene
Director:
Writer:
Ernest Tidyman, John D.F. Black
Stars:
Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, Gwenn Mitchell, Lawrence Pressman, Victor Arnold, Sherri Brewer, Rex Robbins, Camille Yarbrough,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
1971 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Shaft
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Shaft
as Bumpy Jonas
as Vic Androzzi
as Ben Buford
as Ellie Moore
as Sergeant Tom Hannon
as Charlie
as Marcy
as Rollie
as Dina Greene
as Linda
as Byron Leibowitz
as Cul
as Patsy
as Carmen
as Lee
as Willy
as Leroy
as Sims
as Dr. Sam
as Bunky
as Old Lady
as Blind Vendor
as Mal
as Remmy
as Davies
as Bey Newfield
as Tully
as Gus
as Char
as Dotts
as Brother #1
as Brother #2
as Sonny
as Peerce
as Tony
as Dom
as Waitress
as Billy
as Mrs. Androzzi
as Counterman
as Elevator Man
as Elevator Starter
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